Gorman v. Cochrane (In Re Gorman)

OPINION

RUSSELL, Bankruptcy Judge:

The Debtor’s wife filed a motion to determine the appropriate disposition of the proceeds after the sale of joint tenancy property by the Chapter 7 trustee. 2 The court ruled the proceeds were community property and the estate was entitled to all of the property. The wife appeals. We REVERSE.

I. FACTS

On or about November 6, 1972, John T. Gorman, (“Debtor”) and Gloria Gorman (“Appellant”) acquired property by warranty deed. Since the Appellant and the Debt- or were legally married, the acquisition was community property under Nevada law.

On or about November 5,…