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Asked in Morristown, NJ | Sep 22, 2020

How do I protect my inheritance preceding a divorce?

I have received an inheritance and I want to keep the money away from my husband because I plan on divorcing him. Most of the inheritance is not liquid, it's mostly investments and IRAs. I'm in the process of moving everything over to me (as the owner). What should I do with the money so it never gets counted as marital assets? Thank you.

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Asked in Philadelphia, PA | Sep 22, 2020

As the administrator of a Will, what steps must I take to remove a disinherited relative from the home in state of PA?

My sister disinherited her husband of 3 years. She purchased her own 18 years before she married this man. My sister was 68 years old at the time of the marriage (11/2016). I am the administrator of her Will. My sister wanted a divorce from this man (I have her recorded wishes) but she became ill right at the brink of the COVID-19 nation-wide shutdown and could not act.

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Asked in Brooklyn Park, MN | Sep 15, 2020

We are planning to get a divorce and are now separated. My uncle wants to give me early inheritance to help with any expenses.

Will that inheritance have to be split with my spouse.

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Written by attorney Joseph Michael Dickerson | Jun 18, 2020

Written by attorney Joseph Michael Dickerson

The 4 Top Estate Planning Myths and Misconceptions

“I’m Too Young for Estate Planning” Someone as young as 20 years can have a will. Therefore, startin...

Written by attorney Ronald Wayne Morrison Jr | May 4, 2020

Written by attorney Ronald Wayne Morrison Jr

Special Considerations for Divorced Parents and Blended Families

I. It’s no secret that the divorce rate in the US has continued to skyrocket over the years. Now, s...

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Written by attorney Joseph Douglas Barics | Oct 29, 2019

Written by attorney Joseph Douglas Barics

NY Divorce at a Glance. Part 5 of 8: Equitable Distribution

Classification of Marital Property Marital property is any asset which is acquire by either spouse f...

Written by attorney Michal S. Lipshitz | May 22, 2019

Written by attorney Michal S. Lipshitz

Estate Planning for the Blended Family

Sweetheart Wills Spouses used to create what we refer to as the “sweetheart will”, which distributes...

Written by attorney William Benjamin King | Apr 10, 2019

Written by attorney William Benjamin King

Premarital Agreements: What they are and why you Should Care.

Introduction to Prenuptial Agreements. Probably the last thing a new bride or groom wants to conside...

Written by attorney Carla Leann Harcourt | Jan 26, 2019

Written by attorney Carla Leann Harcourt

Equitable Distribution Jointly Acquired Assets/Debts

Distribution Jointly acquired assets and debts are equitably distributed at the time of a Final Orde...

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Asked in Redondo Beach, CA | Jan 13, 2019

If my ex husband recently received an inheritance can I ask for additional alimony ?

I’ve been divorced for 3 years. My ex’s family has quite a bit of money & his father recently passed away. All I want is $200 more a month in alimony. Do I have a legal right to ask for this? Going to ask him one to one first but trying to get my ducks in a row. Thanks

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