Characterizing Property - Presumptions

Question 1

Basic Presumption (no title) - how to rebut

Answer 1

1. Rebuttable by tracing to SP source;
2. Rebuttable by agreement (in signed writing 1/1/85).

Question 2

Form of Title - Joint Form

Answer 2

DOC-JOC-LUR (Divorce Only CP Joint Only CP Lucas Unless Rebutted)

1. Divorce only, NOT death;
2. 1/1/87 → joint form presumed CP;
3. Rebut w/ writing or clear statement in deed (no TRACING);
4. 1/1/84 - 12/31/86 - CP presumption only for JTROS;
5. Pre-1/1/84 - Lucas applies (SP = gift unless rebutted in writing);

Question 3

Form of Title - H/W

Answer 3

LICWOR (Language Indicating CP Writing Only Rebuts)

1. Language indicating H/W presumed CP;
2. Writing only, NO tracing;
3. JT/TIC on deed = joint form (H/W does not apply).

Question 4

Form of Title - Pre-1975 Married Woman’s Presumption

Answer 4

SUCH-BFP (Separate Unless Contrary Husband BFP)

1. Presumed SP unless contrary intent on deed;
2. Rebut if H did not intend;
3. W owns 1/2 SP, H owns 1/2 CP.
4. Sale to BFP not rebuttable (always SP of W).