California · Probate Code

PROB §11703: The Attorney General shall be deemed to be a person entitled to distribution of the estate for purposes of this chapter if the estate involves or may involve any of the following: (a) A charitable tru

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The Attorney General may receive estate distributions when estates involve charitable trusts. This establishes the Attorney General's legal standing in such estate matters.

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The Attorney General shall be deemed to be a person entitled to distribution of the estate for purposes of this chapter if the estate involves or may involve any of the following: (a) A charitable trust, other than a charitable trust with a designated trustee that may lawfully accept the trust. (b) A devise for a charitable purpose without an identified beneficiary. (c) An escheat to the State of California.

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