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Can Commingling Turn an Inheritance Into Marital Property in New York?

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Understanding How a New York Inheritance Can Lose Its Protected Status Key Takeaways: Yes, commingling can transform an inheritance into marital property in New York. While inheritances begin as protected separate property, property acquired during marriage is presumed marital, placing the burden on the inheriting spouse to prove separate character. Depositing inherited funds into joint […]