<\/a>Of all the assets that one might acquire over a lifetime, those that are inherited are often the most meaningful.\u00a0 A bequest of a home or money often represents a special bond and hope for the future that were shared with a loved one.<\/p>\n Whether planning to marry or already married, many individuals choose to plan for the future of inherited assets, especially in case something unforeseen should happen to the marriage.\u00a0 Such a plan can help ensure, for example, that a home passed down through the generations can remain in the family and be passed down to a child, rather than divided and sold due to the expense and uncertainty of a divorce<\/a>.<\/p>\n The Wall Street Journal recently published an article with general advice on how to safeguard an inheritance from a divorce, which included some of the tips below.\u00a0 But because California is a community property state, California residents should pay (more…)<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Of all the assets that one might acquire over a lifetime, those that are inherited are often the most meaningful.\u00a0 A bequest of a home or money often represents a special bond and hope for the future that were shared…<\/span><\/p>\n