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    cathy schiefer Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    May 1, 2008, 02:15 PM
    Inheritance laws
    I'm married and filing for divorse. I just inherited $150,000 from my Godmother who passed away last year. She left a will and I was her beneficiary. Does this half of this money belong to my husband ?
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    May 1, 2008, 02:16 PM
    If it goes in a joint bank account its split l/2 and l/2. I would advise not to put it in a bank account yet if you can possibly avoid it.
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    May 1, 2008, 02:20 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by cathy schiefer
    I'm married and filing for divorse. I just inherited $150,000 from my Godmother who passed away last year. She left a will and I was her beneficiary. Does this half of this money belong to my husband ?

    In NYS - and I don't know where you are - the answer is no - as long as you hold it separate. Once it's in a joint account it CAN - not saying it will - be partially construed as a gift to your husband.

    I would definitely ask your Attorney, though.
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    May 1, 2008, 04:33 PM
    Normally no it will not, I would keep it separate as noted. Since you are getting divorced anyway, your attoreny will advice you best
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    May 1, 2008, 05:51 PM
    NO... inheritance is separate property so it's all yours. Keep the proof that you inherited this $$ and put it in safe place.
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