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What Makes an Inheritance Vulnerable to Division in a Brooklyn Divorce?

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Understanding How New York Treats Inherited Assets in a Divorce Key Takeaways: In New York, an inheritance is generally classified as separate property that stays with the recipient, but this protection is neither automatic nor permanent. An inheritance becomes vulnerable to division when commingled with marital assets, depositing it into a joint account, using it […]