Q: Can someone PLEASE explain this in English term? Thank you
Establishing separate property of a spouse If this instrument establishes the real estate as one spouse’s separate property, such as a spouse signing a quitclaim deed to the property. “This conveyance establishes sole and separate property of a spouse. R&T 11911” OR “It is the express intent of the Grantor, being spouse of Grantee, to convey all right, title and interest of the Grantor, community or otherwise, in and to the herein described property, to the Grantee as his/her sole and separate property. R&T 11911”
A:
This looks like a conveyance, part of a deed, between a married couple. California is a community property state, and property acquired marriage belongs to the community, basically the marital unit, both spouses. This is one spouse deeding their half to the other spouse as just their own separate property.
The R&T 11911 is a reference to the revenue and tax code. I will leave it to a local tax professional to explain this, but in California how you transfer property can have significant tax consequences and has to be done right, and should be done with the advice of a local tax professional. Don't get that type of advice online.
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