Property Ownership
Under California community property law, which of the following is SEPARATE property of one spouse?
AWages earned by either spouse during marriage
BReal property purchased with community funds during marriage
CAn inheritance received by one spouse during marriage✓ Correct
DA business started by one spouse using community funds during marriage
Explanation
In California, property acquired by gift, devise, or inheritance by one spouse — even during the marriage — is that spouse's separate property. Wages and property purchased with those wages during marriage are community property, as is a business funded by community assets.
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