California · Evidence Code
EVID §961: There is no privilege under this article as to a communication relevant to an issue concerning the validity of a deed of conveyance, will, or other writing, executed by a client, now deceased, purport
What this law says, in plain English
A privilege does not apply to communications about the validity of a deceased client's deed, will, or other executed writing.
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There is no privilege under this article as to a communication relevant to an issue concerning the validity of a deed of conveyance, will, or other writing, executed by a client, now deceased, purporting to affect an interest in property.
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