What is true about property acquired by one spouse through gift or inheritance during the marriage?

Property acquired by one spouse through gift or inheritance during the marriage is classified as separate property. This is because such property is typically intended solely for the recipient spouse, distinguishing it from community property, which is jointly owned by both spouses.

In many jurisdictions, for a gift or inheritance to remain separate property, it must be clearly identified as such, and the recipient spouse must generally maintain it separately. This can include keeping it apart from communal assets and not using marital funds for its maintenance.

The other choices reflect misunderstandings of property classification in marriage. Community property refers to assets acquired during the marriage that are jointly owned, while inclusion in the marital estate pertains to property that is jointly managed and available for division during a divorce. The assertion that this property cannot be sold is inaccurate, as separate property can typically be sold or transferred by the owning spouse without the need for consent from the other spouse.