If I’m married with no no prenup and have inherited money, what is my spouse’s position in regards to my finances?
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If I’m married with no no prenup and have inherited money, what is my spouse’s position in regards to my finances?
My sons (from a previous marriage) are the named beneficiaries on all my finances.
Asked on January 2, 2013 under Estate Planning, Florida
Answers:
Victor Waid / Law Office of Victor Waid
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
The money is your separate property, but will lose its legal character and become community property in which your husband obtains legal rights; you are advised to keep your money inherited strictly single and separate and not commingle in any way, with your husband or joint accounts, not even invest in property to gether, unless you have a writing from your husband that your investment remains your separate property including any and all gains attributable to that investment.
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