If my mother recently received an inheritance from her uncle but she owes back child support, will the inheritance be garnished automatically?
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If my mother recently received an inheritance from her uncle but she owes back child support, will the inheritance be garnished automatically?
The child who received the child is 18 years old and lives in Nevada. My mother lives in Idaho.
Asked on February 21, 2012 under Bankruptcy Law, Idaho
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
Good question. Most likely the inheritance that your mother is to receive from the passing of her uncle will not be automatically levied upon by the district attorney's office for back child support payment. However, there is the possibility that it will be. It all depends upon whether or not the district attorney's office becomes aware of the probate proceeding where your mother is a beneficiary under the Will you are writing about.
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