Arizona is a community property state. Property acquired by a married couple is presumed to be community property unless legally specified otherwise. Title may be held as “Sole and Separate.”
If a married person acquires title as sole and separate, his or her spouse must execute a disclaimer deed to avoid the presumption of community property. Parties may choose to hold title in the name
of an entity, e.g., a corporation; a limited liability company; a partnership (general or limited), or a trust. Each method of taking title has certain significant legal and tax consequences; therefore, you are
encouraged to obtain advice from an attorney or other qualified professional.