California § 5304 - Any transfers resulting from the application of Section 5302 are effective by rea
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 5304 — Any transfers resulting from the application of Section 5302 are effective by rea, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5304. Any transfers resulting from the application of Section 5302 are effective by rea
Any transfers resulting from the application of Section 5302 are effective by reason of the account contracts involved and this part and are not to be considered as testamentary. The right under this part of a surviving party to a joint account, or of a beneficiary, or of a P.O.D. payee, to the sums on deposit on the death of a party to a multiple-party account shall not be denied, abridged, or affected because such right has not been created by a writing executed in accordance with the laws of this state prescribing the requirements to effect a valid testamentary disposition of property.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 5304
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 5304 cover?
Section 5304 ("Any transfers resulting from the application of Section 5302 are effective by rea") 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 § 5304?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 5304 apply to my situation?
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