# Inhertance **URL:** \ **Category:** Divorce and Separation Answers\ **Created:** [April 28, 2005, 7:12pm UTC](https://forum.rosen.com/t/inhertance/2040 "2005-04-28T19:12:42Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 2\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![JanetFritts](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/d2c977/32.png) [@JanetFritts](https://forum.rosen.com/u/JanetFritts)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2005, 7:12pm UTC](https://forum.rosen.com/t/inhertance/2040/1 "2005-04-28T19:12:42Z")
Dear offshorefever: Greetings. First, what do you mean by “filed” for a separation? If you place your inheritance in an account (assuming it is cash) solely in your name, and don’t spend it during the marriage, it will definitely remain separate. I hope that answers your question. Thank you. Janet L. Fritts Attorney with Rosen Divorce 4101 Lake Boone Trail, Suite 500 Raleigh, North Carolina 27607 919.787.6668 main phone 919.256.1665 direct fax 10925 David Taylor Drive, Suite 100 Charlotte, North Carolina 28262 704.644.2831 main voice 704.307.4595 main fax > **[North Carolina Divorce Law - Legal Answers and Info](https://www.rosen.com)** > > The best resource for divorce in NC. Find accurate, legal, family law advice from attorneys practicing in Raleigh, Durham, Cary, and Chapel Hill. The response posted above is based upon the limited factual information made available and is not intended as a full and complete response to the question. The only reliable manner to obtain complete and adequate legal advice is to consult with an attorney, fully explain your situation, and allow the attorney sufficient opportunity to research the applicable law and facts required to render an accurate opinion. The basic information provided above is intended as a public service but a full discussion with an attorney should be undertaken before taking any action. ---
**Author:** ![offshorefever](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/5e9695/32.png) [@offshorefever](https://forum.rosen.com/u/offshorefever)\ **Post date:** [April 27, 2005, 2:46pm UTC](https://forum.rosen.com/t/inhertance/2040/2 "2005-04-27T14:46:14Z")
If you have filed for a non contested seperation but spouse will not sign papers but you have. And plan to continue the divorce at the end of the one year waiting period. You know that you are receiving an inhertance, how do you make sure that the spouse cannot come in a try to take it from you? Is a declaration in the will directly to an individual protection?