California · Probate Code

PROB §6601: As used in this chapter, “minor child” means a child of the decedent who was under the age of 18 at the time of the decedent’s death and who survived the decedent.

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This statute defines 'minor child' for purposes of this chapter as a decedent's child who was under 18 when the decedent died and who outlived the decedent.

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As used in this chapter, “minor child” means a child of the decedent who was under the age of 18 at the time of the decedent’s death and who survived the decedent.

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