In most cases the inheritance comprises part of the defacto property pool. There are some circumstances though when the inheritance can be excluded from the property pool. The timing of the receipt of that inheritance will determine how it is considered within the property pool and what weight it has in the assessment of entitlements. For example if it was received very early in a long relationship the weight given to the receipt of that inheritance will not be as great as if it were received at the start of a short relationship.