Why updating your will is so important having
separated from your partner.
It is critically important to update your Will when significant
life events occur. When you have any changes in your personal
circumstances such as a breakdown in a relationship, it is
important to reflect those changes in your legal documentation to
protect your assets.
After settling their family law matter, clients often say
"I will look at changing my Will (or making a Will) later on,
I just want to get through all this and settle back into things
before I do anything else".
However, it is important to ensure your personal affairs are in
order immediately. Should you pass away unexpectedly, your family
are at risk of not receiving their fair share of your assets or in
some cases receiving nothing at all, leaving your partner the
entirety of your estate.
