Generally a divorced ex-spouse does not inherit via the Will of a deceased ex-spouse nor under intestacy laws.  Any mention of a surviving spouse in a Will which was signed before the date of the divorce is treated as though the surviving ex-spouse had died first. This has the effect of cutting out the surviving ex-spouse.  A divorced spouse appointed as an Executor by a Will dated before the divorce is legally not allowed to act as Executor. If a Will was signed after the date of the divorce, any provision for an ex-spouse is valid including the appointment of the former spouse as an Executor. (more…)