My brother's wife left him and their two children and moved to another country. He is holding on to the hope she'll come back, so I don't think he plans to file for divorce. The concern is that we have elderly grandparents. God forbid something happens to them, will his "wife" be entitled to any of the inheritance he would receive???
2007-03-28 16:08:09 · 10 answers · asked by Shannon G 3 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
If you live in the U.S…
Generally speaking, as long as he keeps the money ‘separate’ then it’s HIS money and she’s not entitled to part of it. It would be considered ‘martial’ funds (and she would be entitled) if he did things such as deposited it into a joint bank account, used it to pay off a joint mortgage, etc. because then he's 'co-mingled' the funds.
Tell him to check with a local attorney to verify and seek advice.
2007-03-28 16:37:04 · answer #1 · answered by kp 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
An inheritance is something the other person can't get. It's not considered divisible assets. The children may, if the grandparent leave them the money, but she has no claim to that at all.
2007-03-28 16:13:19 · answer #2 · answered by Brandnewshoes 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If he is still legally married when he gets his inheritance what's left after taxes becomes community property. If he doesn't want her to get any of the inheritance he needs to get the divorce finalized before your grandparents die.
2007-03-28 16:18:35 · answer #3 · answered by D'archangel 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
She will be entitled to any monies he has, so his best bet would be to file divorce first. If he wants to keep the money safe then he would need to put it into a unknown account and never speak of it to her.
2007-03-29 00:55:56 · answer #4 · answered by swtlilblonde31 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
properly, that's her money. She is entitled to maintain it. I guess in case you bought 20 grand you does no longer be so rapid to place it in a joint account! I relatively think of that's clever to maintain funds separate. i've got been with my husband for 13 years, married for 7 of them, and we've in no way had a joint economic company account. My money is my money and his money is his. We chop up the charges, and if the two human beings unearths ourselves a splash short, then the different one covers the shortfall. even nevertheless that's clever to save in care issues bypass incorrect. no rely how chuffed the marriage is, you could in no way tell what's around the nook. i in my opinion think of you're jealous of the providence.
2016-11-24 20:48:50 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yep, The thing he needs to do is talk to the grand parents and an atty to figure out the best course of action as state laws differ
2007-03-28 16:27:58 · answer #6 · answered by walker9842 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If they are legally separated "No", once legally separated each from that point have separate financial obligations...but if she just up and left, then that hasn't been done she could come back and get her half any time she pleases.
2007-03-28 16:13:50 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
if he's not legally separated or divorced....she will be legally married to him.....she moved to another country and he is holding out hopes????
What planet is he living on????
2007-03-28 16:12:29 · answer #8 · answered by abc 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Only if his wife is in the will!
2007-03-28 16:11:35 · answer #9 · answered by chunkysmom3502 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I believe so as long as there is no divorce.
2007-03-28 16:11:59 · answer #10 · answered by pitch 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋