Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Florida
inheritance laws
Is individual inheritance community property?
Asked on 9/05/08, 8:45 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
William Gwaltney
William W. Gwaltney, Attorneys at Law
Re: inheritance laws
Generally speaking, in Florida, inheritance is not considered community property. However, there are some caveats which could make the proceeds of an inheritance subject to community property. For instance, if you use the inheritance to purchase or improve a family home.
Answered on 9/05/08, 9:03 pm