Is My Spouse Entitled to My Inheritance in Divorce? ... In the overwhelming majority states, an inheritance is considered separate property, belonging exclusively to the spouse who received it and it cannot be divided in a divorce. That holds true whether a spouse received the inheritance before or during the marriage.

Does spouse get half of inheritance in divorce?

California is a community property state. In most cases, your spouse receives one-half of all community property in a divorce case. Separate property is not subject to property division. ...

Is my ex wife entitled to my inheritance after divorce?

Inheritance is Considered Separate Property

It's also considered separate property under California law. This means that it is yours, and yours alone, if and when you get a divorce. Your spouse will have no ownership rights to that inheritance.