California § 1421 - Whenever the Attorney General is informed that any estate has escheated or is abo
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 1421 — Whenever the Attorney General is informed that any estate has escheated or is abo, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1421. Whenever the Attorney General is informed that any estate has escheated or is abo
Whenever the Attorney General is informed that any estate has escheated or is about to escheat to the state, or that the property involved in any action or special proceeding has escheated or is about to escheat to the state, the Attorney General may commence an action on behalf of the state to determine its rights to the property or may intervene on its behalf in any action or special proceeding affecting the estate and contest the rights of any claimant or claimants thereto. The Attorney General may also apply to the superior court or any judge thereof for an order directing the county treasurer to deposit in the State Treasury all money, and to deliver to the Controller for deposit in the State Treasury, all other personal property, in the possession of the county treasurer, which may become payable to the State Treasury pursuant to Section 7643 of the Probate Code.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 1421
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 1421 cover?
Section 1421 ("Whenever the Attorney General is informed that any estate has escheated or is abo") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite California § 1421?
A common citation format is "Public Contract Code - PCC § 1421" (California). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 1421 apply to my situation?
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