Inheritance

In equitable distribution states inheritance rights, say from your parents,can be considered by the court. Note that most inheritance "rights" are mere expectancies, i.e., they are not vested since you may be disinherited. As a practical matter, even if the court takes into account expectancies, they are generally not given much weight, especially if one’s parents are healthy. Courts avoid placing an economic value on assets of uncertain worth that may or may not be received upon some uncertain future date.