Cal. Rules of Court, rule 7.650 · Chapter 14. Preliminary and Final Distributions
Decree of distribution establishing testamentary trusts
Text — As posted by the Judicial Council of California (read October 22, 2026)
(a) Determining the trust
Upon distribution, the court must:
(1) Determine whether or not a valid trust has been created by the will;
(2) Determine the terms of the trust; and
(3) Order distribution of the trust property to the trustee.
(b) Terms of the trust
The order for distribution must incorporate the terms of the trust so as to give effect to the conditions existing at the time distribution is ordered. The pertinent provisions must be stated in the present tense and in the third person instead of quoting the will verbatim.
Notes and commentary — not rule text
History
(Subd (a) amended effective January 1, 2002.)
(Subd (b) amended effective January 1, 2002.)
Rule 7.650 amended effective January 1, 2002; adopted effective January 1, 2000.
Source of truth
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- As posted by the Judicial Council of California (read October 22, 2026)
- Official file
- https://courts.ca.gov/cms/rules/index/seven/rule7_650
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BenchPath cards that rely on this text
- Kern County Superior Court Local Rules (effective July 1, 2026) — Chapter VIII: Probate Matters (Rules 8.1 to 8.9.2)
- Modoc County Superior Court Local Rules (effective July 1, 2024) — Chapter 14: Probate Rules
- Riverside County Superior Court Local Rules (effective July 1, 2026) — Title 7: Probate
- Siskiyou County Superior Court Local Rules of Court (effective July 1, 2026) — Chapter 9: Probate Rules
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