Marriage brings about the situation where many people face the inheritance of their parents' estate, including houses, savings, investments, and equity…… Many people are puzzled: These properties are clearly left by my parents, can they automatically become joint marital property upon marriage? What if there is a change in the marriage, and the other half will also take half? In fact, there is no need to worry. With the right approach, the inherited estate during marriage can be entirely yours, both legally and securely.
 
  According to the provisions of our "Civil Code," most of the property acquired during marriage is considered joint marital property, and this also applies to inherited estates. Unless otherwise specified, whether it is by testamentary inheritance or by intestacy without a clear designation, any inheritance received during the marriage is deemed joint marital property, which is the source of concern for many families. However, the law has already provided us with a clear "exclusive channel."
  The most effective and recommended method is to make an early will explicitly specifying individual inheritance. If parents make a legally valid will before their death, clearly stating in the will that the estate is to be inherited by their children individually, not as joint marital property, and unrelated to their spouse. With this statement, the law will recognize this inheritance as the personal property of the children, unrelated to the spouse, and even if there is a divorce in the future, the other party has no right to claim a share. This is the most direct and uncontroversial approach.
  If the parents have not left a will, there is still a way to make amends, which is to enter into a written property agreement between the couple. Both parties can negotiate voluntarily and agree in writing that any inheritance received by either party during the marriage will be owned individually by the inheriting party. As long as the agreement is signed by both parties, dated, and does not violate the law, it has legal effect and does not require notarization to take effect.
  It is particularly important to note that do not wait until the inheritance has been transferred or the savings have been deposited before trying to make arrangements. Once the inheritance is divided, it has already become a fixed property attribute, and any attempt to dispose of it individually will require the consent of the spouse, which is likely to cause disputes.
  In the end, the key to inheriting individually during marriage is to make written agreements in advance. Whether it is a clear will by the parents or an agreement between the couple, both methods can protect one's legitimate property, neither harming family ties nor reducing the security of the marriage.