Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Colorado

My husband just got a large inheritance from his grandfather. What rights to I have to the money being his spouse in the state of CO?


Asked on 10/01/09, 12:20 am

1 Answer from Attorneys

Bernard Greenberg KOKISH & GOLDMANIS, P.C.

None. Unless your husband decides to share, this is his separate property. However, the income from the inheritance would be marital property unless you have a marital agreement. Also, appreciation of the value should also be marital property absent a martial agreement to the contrary.

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Answered on 10/06/09, 4:03 pm


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