Every legal document you need to update after your Utah divorce — from your will to your healthcare directive.
Important — Utah Law
In Utah, divorce does NOT automatically invalidate your will or trust — it only revokes provisions in favor of your ex-spouse under Utah Code § 75-2-804. Still, you should update everything.
Immediate — First 30 Days
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Update your will
Remove ex-spouse as beneficiary and executor; name new ones
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Update financial power of attorney
Revoke ex-spouse's authority to act on your financial behalf
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Update healthcare power of attorney / advance directive
Designate a new healthcare proxy to make medical decisions if you are incapacitated
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Update beneficiaries on all financial accounts
See the Beneficiary Update Checklist — retirement accounts, life insurance, bank accounts
Within 60–90 Days
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Update or create revocable living trust
If you have one, remove ex-spouse as trustee and beneficiary
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Update guardianship provisions for minor children
Confirm your will names appropriate guardians if both parents are unavailable
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Review any irrevocable trust documents
These are harder to change — consult an estate attorney about your options
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Update digital estate plan
Update passwords, account access, and digital asset instructions
If You Had a Prenuptial Agreement
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Review post-divorce provisions
Your prenup may contain provisions that affect your estate planning after divorce
Key Documents to Recreate
New will (attorney)$300–$800
New will (online service)$100–$300
New POA documents (attorney)$200–$500
New POA documents (online)$50–$150
Trust update$500–$2,000
Utah attorney fee for a full estate plan update package: typically $500–$1,500 for simple situations. Many attorneys offer a post-divorce estate plan bundle.
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