Divorce does not automatically remove an ex-spouse as a life insurance beneficiary. State laws vary; some revoke ex-spouse designations, but employer-provided policies governed by federal ERISA may not. Divorce agreements can require maintaining certain beneficiaries. Life insurance proceeds typically bypass wills, so updating beneficiaries is crucial. Reviewing and updating beneficiary designations after major life events prevents unintended payouts and legal disputes.
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