California · Probate Code

PROB §44: “Heir” means any person, including the surviving spouse, who is entitled to take property of the decedent by intestate succession under this code.

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This statute defines 'heir' as any person, including a surviving spouse, who is legally entitled to inherit a decedent's property through intestate succession under state law.

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“Heir” means any person, including the surviving spouse, who is entitled to take property of the decedent by intestate succession under this code.

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