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To: CaptainK

The sticky question is “what is the community property.”

I have a friend who got divorced after 15 or so years in California. (Frankly, he wasn’t that great to live with, and she was still young enough for another try at happiness... in her late 40’s).

He had inherited a modest sum from his parents, and had been very careful to keep it separate from their joint funds and in his name. It was NOT considered community property. However, her share of the home they lived in was, and he had to pay her 50% of the assessed appreciation.

I could see how Bezos could have kept his business property interest separate. Certainly, he can afford the lawyers to help in his legal and financial planning.

It will be interesting to follow.


57 posted on 01/09/2019 7:34:28 AM PST by Pearls Before Swine ( "It's always a party when you're eating the seed corn.")
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To: Pearls Before Swine

Inheritance is a special case in divorce. Very different from business assets.


72 posted on 01/09/2019 7:48:19 AM PST by ladyjane
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To: Pearls Before Swine

Inherited assets are usually NOT considered community property.


74 posted on 01/09/2019 7:49:42 AM PST by ridesthemiles
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