Evidence Code section 957

There is no privilege under this article as to a communication relevant to an issue between parties all of whom claim through a deceased client, regardless of whether the claims are by testate or intestate succession, nonprobate transfer, or inter vivos transaction.

Source: Section 957, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=EVID§ionNum=957. (updated Jan. 1, 2010; accessed Jun. 9, 2025).

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§ 957’s source at ca.gov

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Location: https://california.public.law/codes/evidence_code_section_957

Original Source: Section 957, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=EVID§ionNum=957. (last accessed May 12, 2025).