Marriage
Discover how marriage affects estate planning, from joint ownership and beneficiary rights to spousal protections and coordinated planning strategies.
What happens to my estate plan when I get married?
Marriage can significantly impact your existing estate plan, potentially revoking previous wills in some states and changing beneficiary designations. Your spouse may automatically gain certain inheritance rights regardless of your will's contents, and jointly owned property will typically pass directly to your spouse. It's important to review and update your estate planning documents after marriage to ensure they reflect your new circumstances and coordinate with your spouse's plans.
