If a wife inherits everything her husband owned, do their children have a right to know the amount?
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If a wife inherits everything her husband owned, do their children have a right to know the amount?
Asked on December 16, 2014 under Estate Planning, New Jersey
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 10 years ago | Contributor
Legally? No. Anyone who inherits from another person, spouse or not, is not obligated to share the amount or other detail with any other person. There may be cases where morally, or for practical planning purposes, it is appropriate to disclose, but those are not legal obligations.
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