If my stepfather recently inherited some land, is this recent inheritance considered a joint marital asset or is it considered his property alone?
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If my stepfather recently inherited some land, is this recent inheritance considered a joint marital asset or is it considered his property alone?
He and my mom have been married for over 25 years.
Asked on January 1, 2016 under Family Law, California
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 8 years ago | Contributor
CA is a community property state. However, an inheritance is not deemd to be part of the marital estate. it is the sole propety of the inheriting spouse. That having been said, if at some point this personal property should become "co-mingled" with the marital property, then it may be considered to be a community property asset.
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