Maricopa Community Colleges  LAS252   19896-20086 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 07/22/08
LAS252 19896-20086 LEC 1 Credit(s) 1 Period(s)
Community Property
Principles underlying the characterization, management, disposition, and dissolution of community property as well as the liabilities and obligations surrounding property ownership.
Prerequisites: Completion of Legal Assisting Degree or Certificate Program or permission of Department Chairperson or Program Director.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
LAS252   19896-20086 Community Property
1. Describe the historical development of the notion of community property. (I)
2. Describe the principles underlying the characterization of property. (II)
3. Describe the principles underlying the management and disposition of property. (III)
4. Describe the liabilities and obligations surrounding the ownership of property. (III)
5. Describe the principles underlying the dissolution of community property. (V)
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LAS252   19896-20086 Community Property
    I. Historical Development
        A. Origin of community property
        B. Adoption in Arizona
        C. Distinguishing feature of community property
        D. Legislation
      II. Characterization
          A. Acquisition prior to marriage
          B. Acquisition during marriage
          C. Presumptions
          D. Jointly held property
          E. Rents, issues, profits, and earnings
          F. Commingling
          G. Retirement and insurance benefits
        III. Management and Disposition
            A. Authority of spouses
            B. Conveyances of real property
            C. Interspousal conveyances
            D. Limitations on management
            E. Testamentary dispositions
          IV. Liabilities and Obligations
              A. Liability of separate property
              B. Liability of community property
              C. Quasi-public obligations
              D. Tort liability
            V. Dissolution
                A. Decedent's and survivor's interests
                B. Creditors' claims
                C. Retirement benefits
                D. Separation agreements
                E. Gift conveyances and property agreements
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