Legal Question in Family Law in Minnesota
inheritance
I am in the process of a divorce. Is my
spouse entitled to half of an
inheritance,(in my name), from my
parents who recently died. The divorce
has not been completed.
Asked on 11/11/08, 8:34 am
2 Answers from Attorneys
J. Chris Carpenter
Harvey and Carpenter
Re: inheritance
No. But, you should hire an attorney.
Answered on 11/14/08, 5:50 pm
Maury Beaulier612.240.8005
Minnesota Lawyers
Re: inheritance
Assets acquired by inheritance are listed in Minnesota statutes as a non-marital asset, meaning they are not usually divided in divorce. Only under rare circumstances will a court invade a non-marital asset as partof a property division.
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Answered on 11/11/08, 10:29 am