Legal Eagle Q & A: My son is getting divorced – if I die and he inherits from me will this money go to his wife?

August 19, 2018 by Melinda @ Giles Wilson Solicitors


Question: My son is getting divorced – if I die and he inherits from me will this money go to his wife?

AnswerI am asked this question quite often actually and the answer is that it all depends on when you die.  If you are a party to a divorce where the finances are an issue and in the midst of that you inherit money then it will be taken into account (slightly different than it all going to the “wife”). A change in fortunes may also be taken into account if there is an ongoing maintenance agreement.  It is possible to change your Will to make alternative provisions but this is not without complications.  


This article is by Melinda Giles at Giles Wilson Solicitors.  
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