How is inheritance dealt with in divorce? (Ep52)

Inheritance can be one of the most emotive and complex elements of a financial settlement in divorce.

So how is it usually dealt with? The bottom line is that inheritance isn't always safe in divorce, and there's no simple yes or no answer.

In this episode, hosts Matt & Liza explore the tricky issue of inheritance and divorce, how the family court considers it and different ways to protect inheritance when you are married.

00:30 The tricky issue of inheritance
00:50 How does the family court view inheritance?
01:00 Matrinomal v non-matrimonial assets
01:41 What is mingling?
03:16 The emotive issues of splitting inheritance
06:45 How can you protect your inheritance or lifetime gifts?
07:13 Postnups and trusts
09:26 What if the money is needed to meet people’s needs?

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