Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Virginia
inheritances
Can one sibling directly relinquish his inheritance to another sibling so that payment goes directly to the second party?
Asked on 6/24/09, 2:31 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Paul B. Ward
Law Offices of Paul B. Ward
Re: inheritances
Yes, if done in a timely fashion. That is called disclaiming, and if I recall correctly, it must be done before any of the inheritance has been received. Without researching the issue, I recall there may also be a 90-day window for disclaiming.
Answered on 6/24/09, 3:35 pm