While it may seem like common sense that a divorce would revoke a will's provision for the former spouse, it may come as a surprise that marriage also revokes a prior will.
Both outcomes are dictated by Oregon statutes which reflect an assumption that the person making the will would want these outcomes. Both statutes also state that, if there is a clear indication that the maker did not intend the revocation to occur, the statute does not apply.
The lesson in each situation is the same: when significant lifetime events occur, review and update your will.
Both outcomes are dictated by Oregon statutes which reflect an assumption that the person making the will would want these outcomes. Both statutes also state that, if there is a clear indication that the maker did not intend the revocation to occur, the statute does not apply.
The lesson in each situation is the same: when significant lifetime events occur, review and update your will.
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