community property
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of community property
First recorded in 1920–25
Example Sentences
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How an estate is divided among heirs depends on whether the assets are community property with the deceased’s spouse, the nature of the title deeds and the beneficiary designations, among other issues.
From MarketWatch • Dec. 6, 2025
“More importantly, the state has complex laws about community property, homestead exemptions, and tax implications that can dramatically affect how your assets pass to your heirs.”
From MarketWatch • Nov. 3, 2025
For couples without prenups and divorcing in one of the nine community property states, assets accrued during the marriage may be split 50/50.
From Salon • Dec. 29, 2024
Her petition said they are still ascertaining the assets to be identified as separate and community property.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 27, 2024
“She’ll claim it’s community property, divvy it out to her minions, and there goes our emergency supply.”
From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman
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