Legal Question in Family Law in Maryland
if one spouce inherriates money does it become equal money to both spouses in a marriage??
Asked on 7/28/12, 2:18 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Paula McGill
Attorney at Law
Inherited assets are not marital property. Therefore, you don't have any right to the money.
Even in divorce proceedings, this money would not be divided between the husband and wife.
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Answered on 7/29/12, 9:31 am