What happens to a will after a divorce?

In the context of wills and divorce, the general principle is that a divorce does not automatically revoke a will. When a testator (the person who made the will) gets divorced, the provisions in the will that pertain to the former spouse are typically rendered void, but the will itself remains valid. This means that if the testator had designated their former spouse as an executor or a beneficiary of the estate, those appointments would no longer hold, and the remaining provisions in the will would still be in effect.

It's crucial for individuals undergoing a divorce to review and potentially update their wills to reflect their current wishes, especially if there are significant changes in familial relationships or intentions regarding asset distribution. However, simply getting divorced does not necessitate that a new will be created — the existing will would still remain a legitimate document in the absence of explicit revocation.

Rewriting the will or considering its validity in court becomes relevant only if the individual desires to change their estate plans or formalize new decisions following the changes in marital status. Therefore, while the will may still be valid, it may not fully reflect the individual's current wishes post-divorce without revisions.