California · Probate Code
PROB §5011: Notwithstanding any other provision of this part, the rights of the parties in a nonprobate transfer of community property on death are subject to all of the following: (a) The terms of the instrument
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Notwithstanding any other provision of this part, the rights of the parties in a nonprobate transfer of community property on death are subject to all of the following: (a) The terms of the instrument under which the nonprobate transfer is made. (b) A contrary state statute specifically applicable to the instrument under which the nonprobate transfer is made. (c) A written expression of intent of a party in the provision for transfer of the property or in a written consent to the provision.
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