Divorcing Women: Here's How to Protect Your Inheritances And Gifts

Divorcing Women: Here's How to Protect Your Inheritances And Gifts Divorcing Women: Here’s How to Protect Your Inheritances And Gifts Karen and her grandfather were always close. When he passed away two years ago, Karen inherited a significant amount of money. She and her husband Gary are now divorcing, and the process is getting ugly. To her surprise, Gary is now threatening to take half of her inheritance. Unsure what she stands to lose, Karen is anxious and upset. Can Gary really get half the money Karen’s beloved grandfather left to her alone? Like many divorcing women in similar situations, Karen is right to be concerned. Under certain circumstances, she could stand to lose some of her grandfather’s bequest; under others, Gary wouldn’t be able to touch it. But before we dive into the specifics of how to protect gifts and inheritances, let’s review some fundamental concepts.