05/21/2026
A very interesting read from my friends at Absolute Law Group about common assumptions regarding divorce in later years.
One of the most common assumptions we hear:
"I got divorced — so my ex is off my estate plan."
In Florida, divorce does automatically revoke certain provisions that benefit a former spouse in a will. That's real protection. But it's also narrower than most people realize.
It doesn't reach beneficiary designations on retirement accounts. It doesn't affect life insurance. It doesn't remove a former spouse from a power of attorney or healthcare surrogate designation. Those documents still say what they say — until you change them.
If you've been through a divorce and haven't done a full review of all your estate documents and account designations, there may be gaps you're not aware of. Consult an estate planning attorney to understand what Florida law does — and doesn't — automatically address.
Absolute Law Group focuses on estate planning and elder law for families in the Ocala area and throughout Central Florida. (We have offices Crystal River and The Villages)
https://www.absolutelawgroup.com/post/these-life-events-mean-your-estate-plan-needs-a-second-look