Can inheritance be protected from divorce?
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Can inheritance be protected from divorce?
If you are not careful with what you do with the inheritance you could be required to share it with your spouse if you separate or divorce. If you received your inheritance during the marriage, then you can exclude the value of the inheritance you have left on the date of separation from your net family property.
Is my ex entitled to my inheritance?
In NSW there is no express entitlement of an ex spouse to a portion of your inheritance. In a perfect world, your will, will be distributed according to your wishes amongst the individuals stipulated within it. This would include, amongst others, a deceased person’s former spouse.
Can my husband touch my inheritance?
Generally, inheritances are not subject to equitable distribution because, by law, inheritances are not considered marital property. Instead, inheritances are treated as separate property belonging to the person who received the inheritance, and therefore may not be divided between the parties in a divorce.
