My question involves estate proceedings in the state of: California
My spouse recently passed away. Before we were married, she had personal property titled in her name only. When we got married we changed title so that we were both on the title (and/or). My name was not just added to the existing title, but we took out a new title with new registration number unique to both our names on it. Is this considered a transmutation to joint ownership with rights of survivorship? Can separate property be transmuted into joint or just community? Confusing, but the personal property is not vehicle related. It is personal tangible property that has with it title and registration. Because of this change I need to know if this property becomes part of the community property and goes thru probate, or if it goes to me by right of survivorship. (Has to do with animal registration).
Thank you so much