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Nevada is a community property state, meaning:

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B) Property acquired during marriage is generally owned equally by both spouses, and both must consent to sell community real property

Nevada is a community property state. Property acquired during marriage is community property unless acquired by gift, inheritance, or with separate funds. Both spouses must consent to sell community real property.

Answer Options
A
All property is communal
B
Property acquired during marriage is generally owned equally by both spouses, and both must consent to sell community real property
C
Only the husband owns property
D
The state owns all property

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Related Topics:

Community Property vs. Separate PropertySpousal ConsentNRS 123.220Community Property with Right of SurvivorshipStep-Up in Basis

Key Terms:

community propertyNRS 123.220spousal consentseparate propertyboth spousesconveyance

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