Can I get part of spouse's future inheritance?  Asked 7 months
ago - San Jose, CA  I have been married for 21 years, in
California. My husband will inherit a considerable sum at the
death of his parents. During the long marriage we ear-marked his
inheritance as our retirement fund. Now that we are divorcing, I
have no backup in retirement savings. At this time, we have no
savings so I cannot get any lump sum at the divorce. Our incomes
are approx the same so I cannot ask for alimony. He is still
okay for retirement, but I am screwed. Can I stipulate in the
divorce receiving any portion of his future inheritance?
Attorney answers (5)    1. Pro      Contributor Level 17
Lawyers agree      Answered . You can if he agrees to it but
inheritance is separate property and you are not legally
entitled to it.    2. Pro      Contributor Level 19
Lawyers agree      Answered . This is a family law not probate
issue. You have no legal right to his inheritance, it is his
separate property. The income generated