Is Washinton state real estate in aquired by gift considered separate property in a marriage?
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Is Washinton state real estate in aquired by gift considered separate property in a marriage?
My wife and I live in Oregon. My parents gifted me land in Washington a community property state and only my name appears on the deeding/gifting documents.
Asked on August 5, 2019 under Family Law, Oregon
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 5 years ago | Contributor
Property that is acquired through either gift or inheritance is the sole and seperate property of the spouse to whom it is given. Accordingly, it does not become a part of the marital estate. That having been said, marital assets should not be used for the maintainance, repair, etc. of the property.
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