Legal Question in Family Law in Texas

Am I entitled to half of my wife's inheritance from her sisters death if that money went into the down payment on a house that is community property in Texas?


Asked on 6/26/11, 5:21 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Keith Engelke Law Office of S. Keith Engelke

You are entitled to half the community property. Your wife gets the other half. However, if she can prove that her separate funds paid for all or a portion of the house, she is entitled to be reimbursed by the community estate.

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Answered on 6/27/11, 5:25 am


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