Probate Code section 5011

Notwithstanding any other provision of this part, the rights of the parties in a nonprobate transfer of community property on death are subject to all of the following:

(a)

The terms of the instrument under which the nonprobate transfer is made.

(b)

A contrary state statute specifically applicable to the instrument under which the nonprobate transfer is made.

(c)

A written expression of intent of a party in the provision for transfer of the property or in a written consent to the provision.

Source: Section 5011, https://leginfo.­legislature.­ca.­gov/faces/codes_displaySection.­xhtml?lawCode=PROB§ionNum=5011.­ (updated Jan. 1, 1993; accessed Jun. 25, 2025).

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