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Can a Postnuptial Agreement Shield an Inheritance in a Brooklyn Divorce?

Postnuptial Agreement document on desk beside framed wedding photo and ring

Understanding How New York Treats an Inheritance When a Marriage Ends Key Takeaways: A postnuptial agreement can help shield an inheritance in a Brooklyn divorce, but it does not work automatically. In New York, an inheritance received during marriage is generally classified as separate property under DRL § 236(B), and a properly drafted postnup reinforces […]