California · Probate Code
PROB §12524: A nondomiciliary decedent’s will admitted to probate under this article has the same force and effect as the will of a person who dies while domiciled in this state that is admitted to probate in this
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A will from a nonresident deceased person admitted to probate has the same legal force and effect as a will from a resident of the state admitted to probate.
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