Property held as joint tenants with right of survivorship must also be addressed during or after a divorce. If such ownership is not legally severed, your ex-spouse could inherit full ownership upon your death, regardless of your intentions. Title changes and property agreements must be handled carefully to reflect the dissolution of your marriage. An estate planning attorney can help you modify or remove joint ownership structures as needed.
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