There’s one step many families overlook before heading out on a big trip: making sure their estate plans are updated. Just like choosing travel insurance or confirming flight details, this is a smart, practical part of traveling well-prepared so you can fully focus on the next museum or beach on your itinerary.

The divorce is final, the papers are signed by a judge, and you’ve officially closed that chapter. You deserve a huge sigh of relief.

But wait—before you completely shut the door on lawyers, there’s one critical moment you need to seize: your estate plan.

This isn't about scrambling to fix mistakes; this is about intentionally choosing your new team and designing a secure future.

“The only constant in life is change.”

Change is everywhere. And perhaps nowhere is it more personal than in our relationships.

Change might mean welcoming a new baby, grieving the loss of a beloved parent, or navigating the end of a long-term relationship. All of these life shifts call for updated estate planning documents—yes, even (and especially) after a divorce.