Inheritance Donation Clause Feasibility

Summary

In Texas, you cannot legally enforce a clause requiring a beneficiary to donate their inheritance. Once the inheritance is received, it belongs to the beneficiary, and they can decide what to do with it. For more specific guidance, consult a local attorney.

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Sibling is pushing to receive inheritance and publicly stated they wanted to “give ALL their money” to the church. Can I put in a clause for them to donate their inheritance to the church?
Hello ****, it would be useful to know your location as inheritance laws may vary. However, generally, once the inheritance is received, it belongs to the beneficiary and they can decide what they do with it. It's difficult to enforce a donation clause.
We live in Texas and we are still fighting about properties. Nothing has been set yet.
In Texas:
- You cannot control what a person does with their inheritance.
- You may suggest it, but they are not legally bound to follow.
For a more specific answer, we recommend consulting with a local attorney.
Thank you!
You're welcome, ****! If you have any other concerns or questions in the future, don't hesitate to reach out. Good luck with your inheritance issue.