{"code":"PROB","codeName":"Probate Code","section":"13500","citation":"Prob. Code, § 13500","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 8. DISPOSITION OF ESTATE WITHOUT ADMINISTRATION [13000. - 13660.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/division-8"},{"name":"PART 2. PASSAGE OF PROPERTY TO SURVIVING SPOUSE WITHOUT ADMINISTRATION [13500. - 13660.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/division-8/part-2"},{"name":"CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [13500. - 13506.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/division-8/part-2/chapter-1"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 2016, Ch. 50, Sec. 89.   (SB 1005)   Effective January 1, 2017.","effective":"2017-01-01","html":"<p>Except as provided in this chapter, when a spouse dies intestate leaving property that passes to the surviving spouse under Section <a href=\"/prob/6401\">6401</a>, or dies testate and by his or her will devises all or a part of his or her property to the surviving spouse, the property passes to the survivor subject to the provisions of Chapter 2 (commencing with Section <a href=\"/prob/13540\">13540</a>) and Chapter 3 (commencing with Section <a href=\"/prob/13550\">13550</a>), and no administration is necessary.</p>","text":"Except as provided in this chapter, when a spouse dies intestate leaving property that passes to the surviving spouse under Section 6401, or dies testate and by his or her will devises all or a part of his or her property to the surviving spouse, the property passes to the survivor subject to the provisions of Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 13540) and Chapter 3 (commencing with Section 13550), and no administration is necessary.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/general-provisions-13500","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}