California · Probate Code

PROB §6390: After December 31, 1984, a reference in a written instrument, including a will, to the former law (repealed by Chapter 892 of the Statutes of 1984) shall be deemed to be a reference to the correspondi

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References to a repealed 1984 law in written documents like wills are automatically interpreted as references to the corresponding new law that replaced it.

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After December 31, 1984, a reference in a written instrument, including a will, to the former law (repealed by Chapter 892 of the Statutes of 1984) shall be deemed to be a reference to the corresponding provision of this chapter.

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