Legal Question in Family Law in Ohio

Definition of inherited Property

I would like to know what the legal definition of ''inherited property'' is as it relates to property exempt from distribution in a divorce. More specifically, is any property that was removed from a parents home at time of death, though not bequeathed, considered as inherited and thus the sole property of the surviving child?


Asked on 2/18/04, 10:43 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Frank Rozanc Frank J. Rozanc, Esq.

Re: Definition of inherited Property

Generally, if the property does not pass in a will, then it is not considered inherited, although joint and survivorship property is also exempt, assuming is can be indentified, and remains separate prior to divorce.

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Answered on 2/18/04, 11:14 am


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