Legal Question in Family Law in Texas

Seperate Property

I recieved an inheritance from my Grandparents and put it in an Brokerage Account in mine and my wifes names. I also bought 2 annuities in both our names with the inheritance. She has never put any money in the accounts. Is this seperate property or is she entitled to it.


Asked on 8/10/05, 9:51 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Fran Brochstein Attorney & Mediator

Re: Seperate Property

You should have kept in separate!

You co-mingled your separate property and the burden now shifts to you to PROVE IT!

If you divorce, the burden will fall upon you to prove that she never contributed to this money.

Paperwork is your friend!

Good luck!

Fran Brochstein

713-847-6000

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Answered on 8/12/05, 9:14 pm


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