§ 59
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/ca/probate-code/59A research copy — for the controlling text, always check the official state or federal source. Not legal advice.
“Predeceased spouse” means a person who died before the decedent while married to the decedent, except that the term does not include any of the following:
(a)A person who obtains or consents to a final decree or judgment of dissolution of marriage from the decedent or a final decree or judgment of annulment of their marriage, which decree or judgment is not recognized as valid in this state, unless they
(1)subsequently participate in a marriage ceremony purporting to marry each to the other or
(2)subsequently live together as spouses.
(b)A person who, following a decree or judgment of dissolution or annulment of marriage obtained by the decedent, participates in a marriage ceremony to a third person.
(c)A person who was a party to a valid proceeding concluded by an order purporting to terminate all marital property rights.