Getting Married? Here's How to Update Your Estate Plan Right Away

Marriage is one of life's most joyful milestones — and one of the most significant triggers for an estate plan update. Whether you're creating a plan for the first time or revising an existing one, marriage changes nearly every aspect of how your estate should be structured.

Update your will — in Texas, marriage doesn't automatically revoke a prior will. Update beneficiary designations on life insurance and retirement accounts. Execute or update a durable power of attorney — marriage does not automatically give a spouse legal authority over your finances. Create or update your healthcare directive and medical power of attorney naming your spouse as healthcare agent.

Consider a prenuptial agreement if you're bringing significant separate property into the marriage. Review asset titling to ensure it aligns with your plan.

📌 Marriage is the beginning of a new chapter — make sure your estate plan is written for it. Contact us to schedule your post-marriage estate planning review.