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Code · California · Probate Code

§ 21601

46 words·~1 min read·/ca/probate-code/21601

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(a)For purposes of this part, “decedent’s testamentary instruments” means the decedent’s will or revocable trust.
(b)“Estate” as used in this part shall include a decedent’s probate estate and all property held in any revocable trust that becomes irrevocable on the death of the decedent.
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