California · Probate Code
PROB §6400: Any part of the estate of a decedent not effectively disposed of by will passes to the decedent’s heirs as prescribed in this part.
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Property in a deceased person's estate that is not covered by their will passes to their heirs according to statutory inheritance rules.
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Any part of the estate of a decedent not effectively disposed of by will passes to the decedent’s heirs as prescribed in this part.
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