{"code":"EVID","codeName":"Evidence Code","section":"1260","citation":"Evid. Code, § 1260","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 10. HEARSAY EVIDENCE [1200. - 1390.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/evidence-code/division-10"},{"name":"CHAPTER 2. Exceptions to the Hearsay Rule [1220. - 1390.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/evidence-code/division-10/chapter-2"},{"name":"ARTICLE 6. Statements Relating to Wills and to Claims Against Estates [1260. - 1261.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/evidence-code/division-10/chapter-2/article-6"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 2010, Ch. 106, Sec. 1.   (SB 1041)   Effective January 1, 2011.","effective":"2011-01-01","html":"<p>(a) Except as provided in subdivision (b), evidence of any of the following statements made by a declarant who is unavailable as a witness is not made inadmissible by the hearsay rule:</p><p>(1) That the declarant has or has not made a will or established or amended a revocable trust.</p><p>(2) That the declarant has or has not revoked his or her will, revocable trust, or an amendment to a revocable trust.</p><p>(3) That identifies the declarant’s will, revocable trust, or an amendment to a revocable trust.</p><p>(b) Evidence of a statement is inadmissible under this section if the statement was made under circumstances that indicate its lack of trustworthiness.</p>","text":"(a) Except as provided in subdivision (b), evidence of any of the following statements made by a declarant who is unavailable as a witness is not made inadmissible by the hearsay rule: (1) That the declarant has or has not made a will or established or amended a revocable trust. (2) That the declarant has or has not revoked his or her will, revocable trust, or an amendment to a revocable trust. (3) That identifies the declarant’s will, revocable trust, or an amendment to a revocable trust. (b) Evidence of a statement is inadmissible under this section if the statement was made under circumstances that indicate its lack of trustworthiness.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/evidence-code/statements-relating-to-wills-and-to-claims-against-estates-1260","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}