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Thus, in 1995, the Arizona Legislature adopted legislation for married couples to be able to take title to a home as community property with right of survivorship.
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Christopher A. Combs, The Arizona Republic, 3 Sep. 2024
Without a prenup, that $200,000 would typically be considered marital or community property in many states, meaning it could be split between the divorcing spouses.
—Julia Rodgers, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025
While Hackman’s three adult children weren’t listed as beneficiaries in either will, due to the bizarre nature of the actor and Arakawa’s death and New Mexico’s community property laws, the Hackman children are in line for the actor’s share as his only living heirs.
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 14 Mar. 2025
According to California’s community property laws, marital assets must typically be divided equally in a divorce.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 6 Mar. 2025
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Christopher A. Combs, The Arizona Republic, 3 Sep. 2024
Without a prenup, that $200,000 would typically be considered marital or community property in many states, meaning it could be split between the divorcing spouses.
—Julia Rodgers, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025
While Hackman’s three adult children weren’t listed as beneficiaries in either will, due to the bizarre nature of the actor and Arakawa’s death and New Mexico’s community property laws, the Hackman children are in line for the actor’s share as his only living heirs.
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 14 Mar. 2025
According to California’s community property laws, marital assets must typically be divided equally in a divorce.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 6 Mar. 2025
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“Community property.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/community%20property. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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