Civil Code section 761

Estates in real property, in respect to the duration of their enjoyment are either:

l.Estates of inheritance or perpetual estates;

2.Estates for life;

3.Estates for years; or,

4.Estates at will.

Source: Section 761, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=CIV§ionNum=761. (accessed Jun. 18, 2026).

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Location: https://california.public.law/codes/civil_code_section_761

Original Source: Section 761, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=CIV§ionNum=761. (last accessed May 12, 2025).