Getting married in 1 of these 9 states? Your spouse could be responsible for your debt

Achieve reports that in community property states, spouses share debts and assets equally acquired during marriage, affecting ...
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Community Property States vs. Common Law States

Property division in a divorce depends on whether the state follows community property or common law rules. In community property states, most assets acquired during the marriage belong equally to ...
Wealth Management

Talking Trusts & Estates for Advisors: Benefits and Risks of Community Property Opt-In Trusts

Jamie Hopkins breaks down how these trusts can help clients reduce capital gains taxes through basis step-up planning strategies ...
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There's an IRA Trap In Community Property States

Michael J. Jones, Thompson Jones LLP, Monterey, Calif. Community property (CP), a 50-50 form of marital property ownership, is the law in nine states and is available by election in one. 1 About 30 ...
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Barry Dolowich, Tax Tips: Filing separately in a community property state

Question: My husband and I are filing for divorce in 2025. My attorney told me that we can file “Married Filing Separately” or “Married Filing Jointly” for 2024. Can you please give me the basics ...