Because it was reported in Box 3, the IRS will be looking for it to be on your return. I would recommend that you call the Attorney that sent you the 1099-Misc and ask why the inheritance was reported as Other Income.
You also need to request he send you a Corrected 1099-Misc removing the amount in Box 3. Some individuals believe that if they remit an amount over $600 they are required the form, when in fact not disbursements are required to be reported to the IRS.
The suggestion that the attorney gave you to state "Not my interest to pay" is not an acceptable method to not to report the income.
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