re: #211 KGxvi

It is, but like most other community property states (I believe) you can opt out of community property through pre- and post-nuptial agreements. And there are a few other ways to do it, such as creating a non-revocable trust or corporation owned as separate property.

You can, but I’m not sure that it would be valid if the intent was to shield those assets from legal claims. (Not a lawyer.)