Life After Divorce:
Resetting Your Estate Plan for the Next Chapter
Event Schedule
12:15 – 12:30 PM: Presentation
12:30 – 12:40 PM: Open Question Forum
12:40 – 12:45 PM: Wrap Up
- How divorce automatically changes your legal and financial landscape—and why your estate plan must change with it
- Why relying on old wills, powers of attorney, or beneficiary designations can leave an ex-spouse with control you no longer want them to have
- The most common post-divorce estate planning gaps that quietly put assets, children, and new relationships at risk
- How trusts can protect children and future partners—and the errors that cause them to fail after a divorce
- Ways homes, bank accounts, retirement funds, and life insurance can go to the wrong person without a proper post-divorce update
- How outdated documents unintentionally trigger conflict, delays, or court involvement for your loved ones
- Practical, proactive steps to reset your estate plan so it reflects your goals, protects your children, and supports your next chapter
Meet Our Estate Planning Attorneys
Our unique background allows us to provide insightful guidance in matters of estate planning, trust & probate administration, and long-term care planning.
Pamela Hailey-Petty
One of the most important things to Pamela is family and she takes the time to help her clients protect what they have built over their lifetime.
Her goal is to ensure that she and her team are helping them achieve their estate planning goals.
Sharissa Baeza
Sharrissa was raised in Central Texas and earned her Law Degree from South Texas College of Law Houston.
She then gained experience in the Estate Planning and Probate Clinics, offering pro bono services to individuals and families within the community.
Kay Covarrubia
Kay has always had a strong passion for estate planning and helping people.
She feels missional about guiding people in the law to protect themselves and their loved ones.
