Uncontested Divorce

Updating Legal Documents Post-Uncontested Divorce (Wills, Powers of Attorney, etc.)

Divorce Certificate
 

Why Updating Legal Documents Is Critical Post-Uncontested Divorce

Preventing Former Spouses from Retaining Unintended Authority or Benefits

Under Ontario law, certain provisions in your will that name your former spouse as an executor or beneficiary may be automatically revoked upon divorce. However, this automatic change does not apply to other legal documents, such as Powers of Attorney for Personal Care or Continuing Powers of Attorney for Property. If your ex-spouse remains named in these documents, they could still make decisions about your finances, health care, or personal matters if you become unable to do so. By formally updating these documents, you ensure that only trusted individuals you currently choose have this authority.
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