However, although the laws vary between the states, there may be some circumstances in which an inheritance may be considered part of the marital estate and thus subject to property division. (louisvillefamilylaw.com)
A professional practice may be part of the marital estate during a divorce, even if your spouse never played a role in the business or its operation. (elkouriheath.com)
Assets acquired prior to the marriage or inherited are often not part of the marital estate. (divorcemag.com)