Property Ownership
In California, what is the legal presumption when a married couple takes title to property without specifying how title is held?
AJoint tenancy
BTenancy in common
CCommunity property✓ Correct
DFee simple absolute
Explanation
In California, property acquired by a married couple during marriage is presumed to be community property unless both spouses clearly agree otherwise and specify a different form of title (such as joint tenancy). Community property means each spouse owns an undivided one-half interest.
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