Separation, Divorce & Your Estate Plan
What you need to know about separation, divorce and your estate plan.
Separation and divorce can change some parts of your estate plan, while leaving others completely untouched. This resource explains what you need to know and what you should consider reviewing.
Download includes:
✓ What happens to your Will when you separate or divorce
✓ What happens to your Enduring Power of Attorney
✓ What happens to your superannuation and life insurance
✓ Why jointly owned assets need to be reviewed
✓ What to consider if you have children
✓ How trusts, companies, and other arrangements may be affected
✓ What happens to your estate if you die during family law proceedings
✓ A practical checklist to help you review your estate plan
Separation, Divorce & Your Estate Plan
[Not legal advice – General information only – Based on Queensland law]
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Why We Created This Resource
Separation and divorce can affect your estate plan in ways that aren't always obvious.
Some things change automatically when a relationship ends. Others don't change unless you take action. The rules can also differ depending on whether you've separated, divorced, or ended a de facto relationship.
We created this resource to explain the key estate planning issues in plain English, so you can understand what may have changed and what you should consider reviewing.
Why Download Before Speaking With a Lawyer?
The more you understand before your appointment, the more useful your meeting can be.
After reading the resource, you'll have a clearer understanding of:
what separation or divorce can change automatically
what may stay in place until you take action
which parts of your estate plan you should consider reviewing
what questions to ask about your Will, EPA, superannuation, property, and other assets.
You'll also have a practical checklist to help you work through the things that may need attention.
Who Is This Resource For?
This resource is ideal if you:
✔ have recently separated from your spouse
✔ are divorced or going through a divorce
✔ have ended a de facto relationship
✔ have children with a former partner
✔ own property with a former partner
✔ have superannuation or life insurance
✔ have a family trust, company, or other significant assets
✔ have an existing Will or estate plan that was prepared before your relationship ended
Why Choose Sun Wills & Estates?
Estate planning is all we do.
We help Queensland individuals and families review and prepare estate plans that reflect their circumstances, including when life changes after separation or divorce.
We believe you make better decisions when you understand your options. That's why we provide practical, plain-English information to help you understand the issues before you make decisions about your estate plan.