Probate Code section 12400

Unless the provision or context otherwise requires, as used in this part, “missing person” means a person who is presumed to be dead under Section 12401.

Source: Section 12400, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=PROB§ionNum=12400. (accessed May 10, 2025).

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Location: https://california.public.law/codes/probate_code_section_12400

Original Source: Section 12400, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=PROB§ionNum=12400. (last accessed May 10, 2025).