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Does a gift become marital property?

Asked on Apr 23rd, 2015 on Family Law - New York
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My grandmother gifted me a Real Estate Property. I Have been married for less than 2 years. Is the property considered marital property in the event we get divorced? Would my wife have any claim on the property if we get divorced?
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Divorce Attorney serving Chappaqua, NY at Browde Law, P.C.
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That depends. If it's in your name alone it would likely be separate property. If it's in joint names it's marital property.
Answered on Apr 23rd, 2015 at 12:38 PM

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