In most states, the testator's marriage after the execution of a will may affect the distribution of the estate.

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In many jurisdictions, if a person makes a will and then gets married, the marriage can revoke the will or alter its terms to provide for the new spouse, unless the will was made in contemplation of that marriage. This is to protect the rights of the spouse to a share of the estate.

In Most States, the Testator's Marriage After the Execution of a Will