California § 5509 - Any transfer on death resulting from a registration in beneficiary form is effect
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 5509 — Any transfer on death resulting from a registration in beneficiary form is effect, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5509. Any transfer on death resulting from a registration in beneficiary form is effect
(a) Any transfer on death resulting from a registration in beneficiary form is effective by reason of the contract regarding the registration between the owner and the registering entity and this part and is not testamentary. (b) This part does not limit the rights of a surviving spouse or creditors of security owners against beneficiaries and other transferees under other laws of this state.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 5509
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 5509 cover?
Section 5509 ("Any transfer on death resulting from a registration in beneficiary form is effect") 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 § 5509?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 5509 apply to my situation?
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