California · Probate Code
PROB §21501: (a) This part applies to a distribution made on or after January 1, 1988, whether the transferor died before, on, or after that date.
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(a) This part applies to a distribution made on or after January 1, 1988, whether the transferor died before, on, or after that date. (b) A distribution made on or after January 1, 1983, and before January 1, 1988, is governed by the applicable law in effect before January 1, 1988.
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