{"code":"EVID","codeName":"Evidence Code","section":"957","citation":"Evid. Code, § 957","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 8. PRIVILEGES [900. - 1070.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/evidence-code/division-8"},{"name":"CHAPTER 4. Particular Privileges [930. - 1063.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/evidence-code/division-8/chapter-4"},{"name":"ARTICLE 3. Lawyer-Client Privilege [950. - 962.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/evidence-code/division-8/chapter-4/article-3"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 2009, Ch. 8, Sec. 2.   (AB 1163)   Effective January 1, 2010.","effective":"2010-01-01","html":"<p>There is no privilege under this article as to a communication relevant to an issue between parties all of whom claim through a deceased client, regardless of whether the claims are by testate or intestate succession, nonprobate transfer, or inter vivos transaction.</p>","text":"There is no privilege under this article as to a communication relevant to an issue between parties all of whom claim through a deceased client, regardless of whether the claims are by testate or intestate succession, nonprobate transfer, or inter vivos transaction.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/evidence-code/lawyer-client-privilege-957","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}