California § 20101 - This chapter does not apply to persons interested in the estate of a decedent who
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 20101 — This chapter does not apply to persons interested in the estate of a decedent who, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 20101. This chapter does not apply to persons interested in the estate of a decedent who
(a) This chapter does not apply to persons interested in the estate of a decedent who died before January 1, 1987. (b) Notwithstanding the repeal of former Article 4a (commencing with Section 970) of Chapter 15 of Division 3 of the Probate Code by Chapter 783 of the Statutes of 1986, the provisions of that former article remain applicable where the decedent died before January 1, 1987. No inference as to the applicable law in effect before January 1, 1987, shall be drawn from the enactment of this chapter.
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Frequently Asked Questions About California § 20101
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 20101 cover?
Section 20101 ("This chapter does not apply to persons interested in the estate of a decedent who") 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.
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