Pasadena Divorce Estate Planning Lawyer Attorney

Family Law | Divorce | Estate Planning | Asset Protection | Living Wills

Change can be emotional, especially changes in your family structure. Often, individuals are caught up in divorce proceedings and then so relieved (to some extent) after the divorce is final that they forget to update their estate plan.

If you have an estate plan (including wills or trusts), and you were divorced subsequent to establishing that plan, you should review the plan to ensure it meets your current wishes and consult an attorney to update the plan accordingly.

If you do not have an estate plan, the finalizing of a divorce may be an excellent time to establish one, especially if you have children. Of course, you will want to understand your options, and you will want experienced representation at an affordable price.

In Pasadena, the Law Offices of J. Arthur Bernal provides more than 20 years of experience in family law and estate planning. Our practice is dedicated to those practice areas so we can provide you with knowledgeable advice and accurate information to put you in a position to make informed decisions. Since 1985, our success has been attributable to our ability to provide clients with high-quality family law and estate planning services at affordable fees.

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Why You Need an Estate Plan after a Divorce

If you die during the process of obtaining a divorce, your spouse will inherit under either your will or state law (if no will exists); however, once your divorce is finalized, all gifts to your ex-spouse contained in your will may no longer be valid. If your will designates a person to receive any leftover or unnamed assets, that person also may inherit property you bequeathed to your ex-spouse.

In either event, you should discuss your situation and amend your documents to reflect your wishes. You should seek counsel from an experienced family law attorney and estate planning lawyer to update your estate plan during and after a divorce.

Contact an Experienced Pasadena Estate Planning and Divorce Attorney

For additional information about estate planning after a divorce, or to have your estate plan reviewed by an experienced Inland Empire divorce and estate planning lawyer, schedule a free confidential consultation by calling us at (626) 577-1992, or fill out our intake form and we will contact you.

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