“Divorce related legacy planning is critical. Spousal inheritance rights continue to exist until the divorce is final. Merely filing a divorce petition may not terminate provisions for a spouse under existing legacy planning documents or sever survivorship interests in marital or joint tenancy assets.  To ensure a client’s assets pass to intended beneficiaries, it is critical that the client amend his legacy plan (or create one) to adapt to the changed circumstances. Although clients have the most leeway to change their plans before proceedings are initiated, there are still actions the client can and should take after proceedings commence.”

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