Legal Question in Real Estate Law in California

There is no standard form for a declared homestead. It is something that usually is prepared by an attorney with all the required information stated on the declaration, and then recorded with the County Recorder/Registrar. As far as your husband, his "waiver" may not be effective since it has to be done formally as a transfer of his community property rights to you. However, for the purpose of the homestead exemption, the exemption is still $75,000 whether only you or both of you own the home (or $150,000 if one of you is over 65, or disabled, or you're over 55 and combined gross income is $20,000 or less).

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Larry L. Doan, Esq.

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