Legal Question in Family Law in Washington

Legal seperation

My husband I are seperated, living apart, but it's not, as yet a ''legal'' seperation. My mother passed away recently, and there will be an inheritance coming to me. Can he make any claims on the inheritance?


Asked on 6/11/04, 2:59 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys

Christopher Bartow BARTOW LAW FIRM

Re: Legal seperation

The inheretance is yours. Keep it in a separate account, and don't use if for the benefit of the marital community in any shape or manner. The amount of the inheretance will be considered in the overall "fair and equitable" distribution of assets, but cannot actually be part of the division.

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Answered on 6/12/04, 2:37 pm
Amir John Showrai The Pacific Law Firm, PLLC

Re: Legal seperation

The default answer is no, he cannot make a claim to your inheritance. However, this assumes only you are named (as opposed to you and your husband) as a beneficiary of her will, if she died with a will. Since you have been separated (no longer living together as a married couple) that is further grounds to show the inheritance is separate property. If you have further questions, please feel free to call (206) 223-9510 or e-mail.

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Answered on 6/11/04, 3:59 pm


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