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Does being divorced revoke a will?

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Yes. When a spouse is named as a beneficiary in a will and the couple later divorces, the spouse is removed from the will by operation of law unless the testator intended to keep the now ex as a beneficiary. This does not however, operate when it comes to life insurance policies. Therefore, when an ex-spouse was accidently kept on the policy, they will take under it, which is why it is always important to keep your estate planning current and up to date with your life.
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