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§ 21601. — 21601. (Added by Stats. 1997, Ch. 724, Sec. 34.)

California § 21601.
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Code PROBProbate Code - PROB
Div. 11.DIVISION 11. CONSTRUCTION OF WILLS, TRUSTS, AND OTHER INSTRUMENTS
Part 6.PART 6. FAMILY PROTECTION: OMITTED SPOUSES AND CHILDREN
Ch. 1.CHAPTER 1. General Provisions

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(a)For purposes of this part, “decedent’s testamentary instruments” means the decedent’s will or revocable trust.
(b)“Estate” as used in this part shall include a decedent’s probate estate and all property held in any revocable trust that becomes irrevocable on the death of the decedent.

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Added by Stats. 1997, Ch. 724, Sec. 34. Effective January 1, 1998.
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