California · Probate Code

PROB §21104: As used in this part, “at-death transfer” means a transfer that is revocable during the lifetime of the transferor, but does not include a joint tenancy or joint account with right of survivorship.

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An 'at-death transfer' is a transfer that the person making it can change during their lifetime, but does not include joint tenancies or joint accounts with survivorship rights.

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As used in this part, “at-death transfer” means a transfer that is revocable during the lifetime of the transferor, but does not include a joint tenancy or joint account with right of survivorship.

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