Prob. Code, § 5604 · Article 1. Preliminary Provisions
Prob. Code, § 5604
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
(a) Except as provided in subdivision (b), nothing in this part affects the application to a revocable transfer on death deed of any other statute governing a nonprobate transfer on death, including, but not limited to, any of the following provisions that by its terms or intent would apply to a nonprobate transfer on death:
(1) Division 2 (commencing with Section 100).
(2) Part 1 (commencing with Section 5000) of this division.
(3) Division 10 (commencing with Section 20100).
(4) Division 11 (commencing with Section 21101).
(b) Notwithstanding subdivision (a), a provision of another statute governing a nonprobate transfer on death does not apply to a revocable transfer on death deed to the extent this part provides a contrary rule.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 293, Sec. 17. (AB 139) Effective January 1, 2016. Repealed as of January 1, 2032, pursuant to Section 5600.
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Provisions in this library that the text above cites, as it prints each citation. A range cited as “ss. 61.13-61.16” links its first and last provisions.
Probate Code
- Prob. Code, div. 2GENERAL PROVISIONSPrinted as Division 2 (commencing with Section 100)
- Prob. Code, div. 5, pt. 1PROVISIONS RELATING TO EFFECT OF DEATHPrinted as Part 1 (commencing with Section 5000) of this division
- Prob. Code, div. 10PRORATION OF TAXESPrinted as Division 10 (commencing with Section 20100)
- Prob. Code, div. 11CONSTRUCTION OF WILLS, TRUSTS, AND OTHER INSTRUMENTSPrinted as Division 11 (commencing with Section 21101)
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