From Romance to Reality - A Case Study on Wills, Marriage, and Intestacy. Steps to Protect Children's Inheritance

June 26, 2024

After Mark’s divorce, he didn’t update his Will, assuming his assets would go to his children. He later married Elizabeth Bennet, invalidating his Will, and died shortly after. Elizabeth intended to provide for Mark’s children but died before updating her Will. As a result, her estate, including Mark’s assets, went to her mother, leaving Mark’s children with nothing.