Prob. Code, § 704 · Chapter 1. Definitions
Prob. Code, § 704
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“Document” means any of the following:
(a) A signed original will, declaration of trust, trust amendment, or other document modifying a will or trust.
(b) A signed original power of attorney.
(c) A signed original nomination of conservator.
(d) Any other signed original instrument that the attorney and depositor agree in writing to make subject to this part.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Added by Stats. 1993, Ch. 519, Sec. 4. Effective January 1, 1994.
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