Property Ownership
Under Oregon law, property acquired by a married person as a gift from a third party is typically:
ACommunity property shared equally with the spouse
BThe separate property of the recipient spouse✓ Correct
CProperty held in trust for both spouses
DSubject to equal division upon divorce under Oregon law
Explanation
Oregon is a separate property (not community property) state. Property received as a gift is the separate property of the recipient.
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Key Terms to Know
Community Property
In community property states, most property acquired during marriage is owned equally by both spouses, regardless of who paid for it.
DeedA written legal instrument used to transfer ownership of real property from one party (grantor) to another (grantee).
Right of First RefusalA contractual right giving a party the opportunity to match any offer received before the owner can accept it from a third party.
EasementA non-possessory right to use another person's land for a specific purpose.
State-Specific Concepts
Community Property
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