Legal Question in Family Law in New York
My ex-wife's Aunt passed away while we were still married. It later came out that my ex had inherited around $50,000.00. Since we were married at the time, shouldn't I have been entitled to some of the money?
Asked on 10/02/12, 7:29 am
2 Answers from Attorneys
Kristen Browde
Browde Law, P.C.
No. Inheritances are not marital property in New York.
Answered on 10/02/12, 7:31 am
Jordan Trager
Wisselman, Harounian & Associates, P.C.
Unless the $50,000 was commingled with marital funds it is considered your ex-husband's separate property.
Answered on 10/03/12, 11:14 am