What is inheritance for a marriage?

This entry describes inheritance for a marriage as money, a house, or a debt that arrives from a family of origin, and whether that arrival is shared, kept in one name, or left unspoken. It notes that a parent's will is not the couple's agreement, and that a gift to one spouse can still change the household.

What this entry does not do

It is not tax or estate advice, and it does not say an inheritance must be shared or must be kept separate.