If your wife was never mentioned in the inheritance then she has no claim to it. For example, if inheritance is listed in the will as being left to or the property of “X” but makes no mention of “Z” then unless “X” gifted the property to “Z”, then “Z” has no claim to it. Inheritance is considered separate property even if received while married.
Any money that you inherit in your sole name is your separate property regardless of when you receive the property.
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Family members are in a position to sell inherited property in another state. I am separated and my wife moved out in February without an agreement. Is she entitled to 1/2 of my proceeds from the sale of this property prior to official divorce?
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