Changes in testators family after will executed

Question 1

What if a testator marries?

Answer 1

Marriage after execution of will has no affect on the will but may affect gifts and dispositions.

Question 2

What if a testator divorces/annuls/separates?

Answer 2

If the Court renders final decree of divorce, annulment or separation after execution of a will, all gifts, fiduciary appointments in favour of the former spouse are revoked by operation of law. Its as if the the spouse pre-deceased the testator.

Question 3

Whats the exception to the rule that the former spouse is treated as being pre-deceased and locked out of the will?

Answer 3

All gifts and fiduciary appointments in favour of issue of former spouse are not revoked.

Question 4

What if they reconcile or remarry?

Answer 4

The provisions in favour of the former spouse are restored.