03/05/2026
Problem Three: Marital Property And Communal Property States
"These states generally require marital property assets to be split 50/50 upon divorce: Arizona, California, Idaho, Louisiana, Nevada, New Mexico, Texas, Washington, and Wisconsin. Alaska, Florida, Kentucky, South Dakota, and Tennessee allow couples to opt into a community property system. If you live in one of these states or have a child who lives in one of these states, you will want to pay special attention to this section."
Read more: https://www.forbes.com/councils/forbesfinancecouncil/2026/03/05/3-estate-problems-people-frequently-overlook/
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