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What is a Quasi-Community Property?
Any assets or property acquired by a spouse during marriage but before moving to a community property state.
A legal term used in some jurisdictions to refer to property acquired by a couple during marriage that would be considered community property if the couple had lived in a community property state. Quasi-community property laws typically apply to married couples who move to a different state with different property laws. Understanding quasi-community property is important in estate planning and divorce proceedings, as it can affect how property is classified and divided.
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