California § 21102. 21102. (Amended by Stats. 2002, Ch. 138, Sec. 11.)

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§ 21102. — 21102. (Amended by Stats. 2002, Ch. 138, Sec. 11.)

California § 21102.

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Code PROBProbate Code - PROB

Div. 11.DIVISION 11. CONSTRUCTION OF WILLS, TRUSTS, AND OTHER INSTRUMENTS

Part 1.PART 1. RULES FOR INTERPRETATION OF INSTRUMENTS

Ch. 1.CHAPTER 1. General Provisions

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Cal. Probate Code - PROB Code § 21102. (2026).

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(a)The intention of the transferor as expressed in the instrument controls the legal effect of the dispositions made in the instrument.

(b)The rules of construction in this part apply where the intention of the transferor is not indicated by the instrument.

(c)Nothing in this section limits the use of extrinsic evidence, to the extent otherwise authorized by law, to determine the intention of the transferor.

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(a)
The intention of the transferor as expressed in the instrument controls the legal effect of the dispositions made in the instrument.
(b)
The rules of construction in this part apply where the intention of the transferor is not indicated by the instrument.
(c)
Nothing in this section limits the use of extrinsic evidence, to the extent otherwise authorized by law, to determine the intention of the transferor.

Legislative History

Amended by Stats. 2002, Ch. 138, Sec. 11. Effective January 1, 2003.

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