Property OwnershipIntermediateArizona Exam

In Arizona, property acquired by a spouse through inheritance during marriage is:

AAlways community property because it was acquired during the marriage
BSeparate property of the inheriting spouseCorrect
CCommunity property unless placed in a separate account
DSubject to equal division upon divorce regardless of origin

Why Separate property of the inheriting spouse Is Correct

Answer B: Separate property of the inheriting spouse

In Arizona, property received as an inheritance (or gift) by one spouse during the marriage is the separate property of that spouse, not community property — even though it was acquired during the marriage.

Exam Tip: Property Ownership

Property ownership questions test the bundle of rights and different forms of ownership. Know the differences between joint tenancy, tenancy in common, and community property, including the right of survivorship.

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