{"code":"PROB","codeName":"Probate Code","section":"20","citation":"Prob. Code, § 20","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 1. PRELIMINARY PROVISIONS AND DEFINITIONS [1. - 88.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/division-1"},{"name":"PART 2. DEFINITIONS [20. - 88.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/division-1/part-2"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 1991, Ch. 82, Sec. 1.   Effective June 30, 1991.   Operative July 1, 1991, by Sec. 31 of Ch. 82.","effective":"1991-06-30","html":"<p>Unless the provision or context otherwise requires, the definitions in this part govern the construction of this code.</p>","text":"Unless the provision or context otherwise requires, the definitions in this part govern the construction of this code.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/definitions-20","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}