California § 734 - In cases not governed by subdivision (b) or (c), after the death of the depositor
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 734 — In cases not governed by subdivision (b) or (c), after the death of the depositor, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 734. In cases not governed by subdivision (b) or (c), after the death of the depositor
(a) In cases not governed by subdivision (b) or (c), after the death of the depositor an attorney may terminate a deposit by personal delivery of the document to the depositorâs personal representative. (b) If the document is a will and the attorney has actual notice that the depositor has died but does not have actual notice that a personal representative has been appointed for the depositor, an attorney may terminate a deposit only as provided in Section 8200. (c) If the document is a trust, after the death of the depositor an attorney may terminate a deposit by personal delivery of the document either to the depositorâs personal representative or to the trustee named in the document.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 734
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 734 cover?
Section 734 ("In cases not governed by subdivision (b) or (c), after the death of the depositor") 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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