Legal Question in Family Law in Texas

inheirted property and cash

If the husband inheirts property and cash and 8 months later the wife files for divorce is she entitled to half of his inheirtance?


Asked on 7/09/07, 2:50 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys

James Grissom Law Office of James P. Grissom

Re: inheirted property and cash

No. Inherited property is the husband's separate property.

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Answered on 7/09/07, 5:13 pm
Fran Brochstein Attorney & Mediator

Re: inheirted property and cash

I agree with James. However, if he put the money into a joint account, then the court MIGHT consider it joint money.

In order to keep separate property separate, the person must be very careful to do everything required to keep it separate.

If in doubt, talk to an attorney to discuss your unique situation.

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Answered on 7/09/07, 8:27 pm
Bruce Turner Bennett, Weston, & LaJone, P.C.

Re: inheirted property and cash

No. Inheritance is separate property. Contact me for more assistance.

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Answered on 7/13/07, 1:20 pm


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