Property Ownership
In Arizona, 'community property with right of survivorship' differs from standard community property in that:
AIt provides greater creditor protection than standard community property
BUpon the death of one spouse, the property automatically passes to the surviving spouse without probate, combining the benefits of community property (full stepped-up basis) with right of survivorship✓ Correct
CIt requires a special title insurance endorsement
DIt applies only to real property acquired before marriage
Explanation
Arizona recognizes community property with right of survivorship as a distinct form of ownership. It combines the tax advantage of community property (full stepped-up basis on all community property at death) with the probate-avoidance benefit of right of survivorship (automatic transfer to survivor).
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