California § 21401 - Except as provided in Sections 21612 (omitted spouse) and 21623 (omitted children

Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 21401 — Except as provided in Sections 21612 (omitted spouse) and 21623 (omitted children, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 21401. Except as provided in Sections 21612 (omitted spouse) and 21623 (omitted children

Except as provided in Sections 21612 (omitted spouse) and 21623 (omitted children) and in Division 10 (commencing with Section 20100) (proration of taxes), shares of beneficiaries abate as provided in this part for all purposes, including payment of the debts, expenses, and charges specified in Section 11420, satisfaction of gifts, and payment of expenses on specifically devised property pursuant to Section 12002, and without any priority as between real and personal property.

Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 21401 cover?

Section 21401 ("Except as provided in Sections 21612 (omitted spouse) and 21623 (omitted children") 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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Is this the official text of California law?

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