Is a spouse entitled to inheritance money in Florida?
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Is a spouse entitled to inheritance money in Florida?
Under Florida law, your spouse may be entitled to a portion of your inherited assets. That being said, there are things that you can do to protect these assets. In other words, if your inherited assets qualify as marital property, your spouse has a legal claim to a portion of the value of that property.
Can my wife take half of my inheritance?
If you and your former spouse cannot agree on how to divide your marital assets, including inheritance you have received, you will normally need to attend family dispute resolution before Court proceedings can take place.
Is my husband entitled to my inheritance if we divorce?
Most Property Obtained During Marriage is Community Property When you get divorced, both spouses are considered to have an equal ownership right to these assets. There are exceptions to this rule. Gifts and inheritances directed to one spouse are not community property.
Does my husband still have to pay the mortgage if he leaves?
Most commonly, if you remain living in the home, you should pay the mortgage and expenses for the home, pending sale. In this instance, your ex-partner should pay the mortgage and you could obtain a Court order or agreement that they do so as “spousal maintenance”.
