California · Evidence Code

EVID §1002: There is no privilege under this article as to a communication relevant to an issue concerning the intention of a patient, now deceased, with respect to a deed of conveyance, will, or other writing, e

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A patient's communications about intent regarding property deeds, wills, or similar writings lose legal privilege protections after the patient dies.

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There is no privilege under this article as to a communication relevant to an issue concerning the intention of a patient, now deceased, with respect to a deed of conveyance, will, or other writing, executed by the patient, purporting to affect an interest in property.

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