Probate Code section 21117

At-death transfers are classified as follows:

(a)

A specific gift is a transfer of specifically identifiable property.

(b)

A general gift is a transfer from the general assets of the transferor that does not give specific property.

(c)

A demonstrative gift is a general gift that specifies the fund or property from which the transfer is primarily to be made.

(d)

A general pecuniary gift is a pecuniary gift within the meaning of Section 21118.

(e)

An annuity is a general pecuniary gift that is payable periodically.

(f)

A residuary gift is a transfer of property that remains after all specific and general gifts have been satisfied.

Source: Section 21117, https://leginfo.­legislature.­ca.­gov/faces/codes_displaySection.­xhtml?lawCode=PROB§ionNum=21117.­ (updated Jan. 1, 2003; accessed Jul. 7, 2025).

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