Probate Code section 72

“Spouse” includes domestic partner, as defined in Section 37 of this code, as required by Section 297.5 of the Family Code.

Source: Section 72, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=PROB§ionNum=72. (updated Jan. 1, 2017; accessed Oct. 27, 2025).

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Location: https://california.public.law/codes/probate_code_section_72

Original Source: Section 72, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=PROB§ionNum=72. (last accessed May 12, 2025).