QUESTION
Will my inheritance be a factor in my divorce? How?
Asked on Jul 02nd, 2015 on Divorce - Louisiana
6 ANSWERS
Wills and Estate Planning Attorney serving Sugar Land, TX
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Law Offices of Kimberly D. Moss, PLLC
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Your inheritance is your separate property. In Texas, most earned income, assets, and other valuables are considered community property after you become married. However, the one notable exception to this general rule is inheritance. No matter the size of your inheritance, it is your separate property and is not required to be divided in your community estate. For more information about this, be sure to consult with a local divorce attorney.
Answered on Jul 28th, 2015 at 11:15 AM
Dispute Resolution Attorney serving Seattle, WA
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Law Offices of Helene Ellenbogen P.S.
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It depends on whether it needs to be taken into consideration based on what each party is left with.
Answered on Jul 03rd, 2015 at 5:07 AM
Alimony Attorney serving Rockville, MD
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Law Offices of Aimee C. Robbins
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Not if you don't co-mingle it with marital funds or marital assets.
Answered on Jul 02nd, 2015 at 7:06 PM
Domestic Relations Attorney serving Omaha, NE
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Diane L. Berger
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The inheritance is yours alone unless you commingle it with marital monies.
Answered on Jul 02nd, 2015 at 7:05 PM
Appellate Attorney serving Grosse Pointe Farms, MI
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Musilli Brennan Associates, PLLC
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Probably not but depends on the details.
Answered on Jul 02nd, 2015 at 3:41 PM
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Your inheritance is your separate property and your spouse is not entitled to any portion of it. However, it you commingle it with community property, your spouse may have a claim to it.
Answered on Jul 02nd, 2015 at 3:40 PM