Probate Code section 21501

(a)

This part applies to a distribution made on or after January 1, 1988, whether the transferor died before, on, or after that date.

(b)

A distribution made on or after January 1, 1983, and before January 1, 1988, is governed by the applicable law in effect before January 1, 1988.

Source: Section 21501, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=PROB§ionNum=21501. (accessed Jun. 2, 2025).

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May 12, 2025

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Location: https://california.public.law/codes/probate_code_section_21501

Original Source: Section 21501, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=PROB§ionNum=21501. (last accessed May 12, 2025).