Legal Question in Business Law in California

Re: Can a minor solely own livestock?

Civil Code section 671 says:

"Any person, whether citizen or alien, may take, hold, and dispose of property, real or personal, within this State."

Decisions interpreting 671 make it clear that even a day-old baby can legally hold title to real estate or anything else.

Problems with minors owning property arise due to their incapacity to make contracts. Therefore, it is inadvisable to vest title to real property, motor vehicles, etc. in minors because it will take a court order or waiting until they are 18 to be able to sell.