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Estate Planning When Divorced Or Widowed

Update your plans and directives to reflect your relationship status

Protecting Divorced Or Widowed Californians’ With Estate Plans Since 1997

You didn’t expect to be single again, but life had other plans. In any event, you need to create or update your estate plan to protect your current relationships and assets.

A refreshed estate plan can address life changes like remarriage and new children or grandchildren’s inheritance. Without an estate plan, however, decisions about your assets and family’s future could fall to a probate court or the impersonal, one-size-fits-all plan created by California state lawmakers.

Merhab Robinson & Clarkson can help you secure your legacy confidently. We have experience with estate plans at all life stages and can customize a legal solution that secures what matters most to you.

Extremely Responsive to All My Questions

“I am a trust client of Paula and I cannot say enough positive things about her/their knowledge of trusts and estate planning. She has always been extremely responsive to my questions and concerns and educates me in the process. I have referred my son and a close friend to her, and they are also very pleased. I was referred to her by a friend in family law, and I remain impressed.”

– Anne B., Client

Ms. Robinson is an Excellent Attorney

“Ms. Robinson is an excellent attorney. She and her firm have represented our company as corporate counsel for over 30 years. I have worked with Marla for over 20 years, and she is extremely knowledgeable, articulate, responsive, helpful – the list goes on. She can form a corporation or LLC, write or revise a contract within minutes, and she’s a highly effective negotiator. She and her colleagues have seen us through countless corporate ventures, contract negotiations, employee matters, and more.”

– Aimee M., Client

Timely, Professional, and Reasonable

“Ms. Clarkson inherited me when my attorney left his practice to serve as a judge, so I was a bit apprehensive using this firm initially. But after my first visit, and every time since over the last few years, Ms. Clarkson and her staff have done everything I needed in a very timely, professional, and reasonable manner. I highly recommend this firm for your Estate planning.”

– T. Gibson, Client

Latest Blogs

What You Should Know about Life Insurance in Estate Planning

An estate plan may look perfect on paper—until your heirs need cash quickly. Life insurance can be a powerful tool for addressing that gap, providing funds precisely when they are needed most. When coordinated with the rest of your estate plan, it can also help ensure that your wishes are carried out as intended.

September 21, 2026

Types of Life Insurance and How They Can Be Used in Estate Planning

When coordinated with your estate plan, the right type of life insurance can provide you with peace of mind and meaningful financial protection for your loved ones if you die unexpectedly.

September 18, 2026

Marital Agreements Versus Wills and Trusts: Which Do You Need?

If you are entering a marriage or remarriage with significant assets, children from a prior relationship, business interests, inherited property, or a clear vision for your legacy, you may have been told that you need a will, a trust, or a marital agreement. These documents are often discussed together, but they serve different purposes. Treating one as a substitute for another can leave serious gaps in your planning that may not be discovered until it is too late to correct them.

September 16, 2026

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