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12/18/2012
VerifiedThe house is not going to be considered to be an inherited asset because you are buying it.
But she will get back her inheritance as that is not shared.
Let me know if you need further clarification.
But she will get back her inheritance as that is not shared.
Let me know if you need further clarification.
The house is the matrimonial home and you will share equally in it's value,
Neither of you will share in each other's inheritance.
It's not about how far back it goes.
It's about the fact that gifts and inheritances are not considered to be family assets.
Neither of you will share in each other's inheritance.
It's not about how far back it goes.
It's about the fact that gifts and inheritances are not considered to be family assets.
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