Evid. Code, § 957 · Article 3. Lawyer-Client Privilege

Evid. Code, § 957

Verbatim from the official edition

Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)

There is no privilege under this article as to a communication relevant to an issue between parties all of whom claim through a deceased client, regardless of whether the claims are by testate or intestate succession, nonprobate transfer, or inter vivos transaction.

Notes and commentary — not statutory text

History

Amended by Stats. 2009, Ch. 8, Sec. 2. (AB 1163) Effective January 1, 2010.

Source of truth

Edition: As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
Official file: https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=EVID&sectionNum=957.
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