My mother is in hospice and will die soon. I intend to file for divorce, but want to wait as long as I can. At what point do I need to file to prevent my mother's estate from becoming a part of the divorce?
Asked on 2/17/11, 4:13 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Thomas Loeb
Law Offices of Thomas M. Loeb
It should not be part of the marital estate. Inheritances are separate property.
But do not commingle. If you deposit $ in a joint account you risk it being considered marital property.
If you know that you will be filing, I would do it soon.
Call if any other questions.
-Tom
Answered on 2/17/11, 8:19 am
