If you’re taking a second trip down the aisle, you may have different expectations than you did the first time you were married, especially when it comes to estate planning. Be aware that in nearly every state, a person’s spouse has certain property rights that apply regardless of the terms of the estate plan. These rights are the same whether it’s your first marriage or your second. Most states provide a surviving spouse with an “elective share” of the deceased spouse’s estate, regardless of the terms of his or her will or certain other documents. Contact us to learn more about how the laws in your state may affect spousal property rights.
