California § 6321 - An instrument may designate as a primary or contingent beneficiary, payee, or own
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 6321 — An instrument may designate as a primary or contingent beneficiary, payee, or own, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 6321. An instrument may designate as a primary or contingent beneficiary, payee, or own
An instrument may designate as a primary or contingent beneficiary, payee, or owner a trustee named or to be named in the will of the person entitled to designate the beneficiary, payee, or owner. The designation shall be made in accordance with the provisions of the contract or plan or, in the absence of such provisions, in a manner approved by the insurer if an insurance, annuity, or endowment contract is involved, and by the trustee, custodian, or person or entity administering the contract or plan, if any. The designation may be made before or after the execution of the designatorâs will and is not required to comply with the formalities for execution of a will.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 6321
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 6321 cover?
Section 6321 ("An instrument may designate as a primary or contingent beneficiary, payee, or own") 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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