California · Probate Code

PROB §21600: This part shall apply to property passing by will through a decedent’s estate or by a trust, as defined in Section 82, that becomes irrevocable only on the death of the settlor.

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This law applies to property transferred through a will or trust that becomes irrevocable when the settlor dies.

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This part shall apply to property passing by will through a decedent’s estate or by a trust, as defined in Section 82, that becomes irrevocable only on the death of the settlor.

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