You inherited or received real estate as a gift before or during marriage, or bought a house before getting married. You used your salaries, bonuses, commissions, or other income earned during marriage to make improvements or pay the mortgage principal on the property. You don't … [Read more...]
Are gifts or inheritance separate property in California?
You received a significant gift or inheritance while married and living in California post-1975. Now you want to know, is the gift or inheritance separate property under California law? Property acquired during marriage by gift, will, or inheritance is separate property. … [Read more...]