California § 7649.5 - Notwithstanding any other provision of this article, a distribution from the esta
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 7649.5 — Notwithstanding any other provision of this article, a distribution from the esta, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 7649.5. Notwithstanding any other provision of this article, a distribution from the esta
Notwithstanding any other provision of this article, a distribution from the estate of a decedent or payment made by a trustee, insurance company, pension fund, or any other person or entity that was made in good faith reliance on a judgment establishing paternity that is final for purposes of direct appeal, may not be set aside or subject to direct or collateral attack because of the entry of an order setting aside or vacating a judgment under this article. An estate, trust, personal representative, trustee, or any other person or entity that made that distribution or payment may not incur any liability to any person because of the distribution or payment or because of the entry of an order under this article.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 7649.5
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 7649.5 cover?
Section 7649.5 ("Notwithstanding any other provision of this article, a distribution from the esta") 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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