Legal Question in Family Law in California
Inheritance
My husband is going to be receiving a substantial inheritance within the next month and I would like to know if we do divorce, is it considered community property.
Asked on 6/29/00, 10:38 am
2 Answers from Attorneys
Edward Lindley
Edward Lindley, Attorney at Law
Re: Inheritance
The operative words are "my husband is going to receive", not "we are". It is his separate Property. However, this inheritence may have an effect on other aspects, such as support if it is income generating.
Answered on 9/12/00, 3:47 pm
Norman Gregory Fernandez, Esq.
The Law Offices of Norman Gregory Fernandez & Associates
Re: Inheritance
In a word NO, unless he somehow converts it into community property
Answered on 9/05/00, 7:44 pm