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Separate or Community Property
I live in California. Is my husbands car – which was paid for with money that he
received as a gift, separate or community property?
Asked on December 19, 2016 under Family Law, California
Answers:
S.L,. Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 7 years ago | Contributor
A gift is separate property. Since the money (gift) was used to purchase the car, the car would also be separate property because the character of the proceeds was separate property.
A gift is separate property whether it was received during marriage, before marriage or after the marriage ends.
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