Prob. Code, § 5011 · Article 1. General Provisions
Prob. Code, § 5011
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
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.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Added by Stats. 1992, Ch. 51, Sec. 6. Effective January 1, 1993.
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