In a divorce is an inheritance considered separate or marital property?
Question Details:
I may be getting a divorce soon. I am also supposed to be inheriting money from my grandpa wich I am receiving because of my mother's death. Does my wife have any right to it if we get a divorce. If so, is their any way that I can keep her from getting it? She says she wants nothing to do with the money from my grandpa.
Money received from inheritance, gift, or bequest - this would include grandpa's money - is considered separate property in Washington. If you keep it seperate and do not commingle it with other joint assets or funds, it should remain defined as seperate.
The court can order that seperate assets go the the other spouse, however, there generally has to be a really good reason for the court to do so. Consult with an attorney to see if there are any facts in your case that would make the court want to award your seperate funds to your wife.
