{"code":"PROB","codeName":"Probate Code","section":"21117","citation":"Prob. Code, § 21117","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 11. CONSTRUCTION OF WILLS, TRUSTS, AND OTHER INSTRUMENTS [21101. - 21700.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/division-11"},{"name":"PART 1. RULES FOR INTERPRETATION OF INSTRUMENTS [21101. - 21140.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/division-11/part-1"},{"name":"CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [21101. - 21118.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/division-11/part-1/chapter-1"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 2002, Ch. 138, Sec. 26.   Effective January 1, 2003.","effective":"2003-01-01","html":"<p>At-death transfers are classified as follows:</p><p>(a) A specific gift is a transfer of specifically identifiable property.</p><p>(b) A general gift is a transfer from the general assets of the transferor that does not give specific property.</p><p>(c) A demonstrative gift is a general gift that specifies the fund or property from which the transfer is primarily to be made.</p><p>(d) A general pecuniary gift is a pecuniary gift within the meaning of Section <a href=\"/prob/21118\">21118</a>.</p><p>(e) An annuity is a general pecuniary gift that is payable periodically.</p><p>(f) A residuary gift is a transfer of property that remains after all specific and general gifts have been satisfied.</p>","text":"At-death transfers are classified as follows: (a) A specific gift is a transfer of specifically identifiable property. (b) A general gift is a transfer from the general assets of the transferor that does not give specific property. (c) A demonstrative gift is a general gift that specifies the fund or property from which the transfer is primarily to be made. (d) A general pecuniary gift is a pecuniary gift within the meaning of Section 21118. (e) An annuity is a general pecuniary gift that is payable periodically. (f) A residuary gift is a transfer of property that remains after all specific and general gifts have been satisfied.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/general-provisions-21117","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}