Iowa Concern

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What if my dad wrote his will 15 years ago when he was married to my mom and now they are divorced, can she still collect under the will?

No. If a couple gets a divorce then all provisions in the will made before the divorce that refer to the spouse are considered to be revoked.

Reference: Iowa Code §633.271

Author: Iowa Concern Attorney

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Date last updated: 07/05/2002
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