Do I have to share my inheritance?

Jurisdictions may differ, but in most cases, inheritance that is clearly identifiable and hasn’t been spent or co-mingled with other assets is considered non-marital or separate property and will stay with the one recipient. You may have an obligation to provide evidence that the property was inherited.

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Property Division Introduction

Property division is one of the two financial categories addressed in divorce, focusing on the division of assets and liabilities, including real estate, debts, financial accounts, investments, automobiles and personal possessions.

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Legal Categories of Property

Learn about the legal types of property and how different jurisdictions categorize your assets and liabilities.

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Do I have to share my inheritance?

Property Division Introduction

Legal Categories of Property

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