{"code":"PROB","codeName":"Probate Code","section":"21131","citation":"Prob. Code, § 21131","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 3. Exoneration; Ademption [21131. - 21139.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/division-11/part-1/chapter-3"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 2002, Ch. 138, Sec. 31.   Effective January 1, 2003.","effective":"2003-01-01","html":"<p>A specific gift passes the property transferred subject to any mortgage, deed of trust, or other lien existing at the date of death, without right of exoneration, regardless of a general directive to pay debts contained in the instrument.</p>","text":"A specific gift passes the property transferred subject to any mortgage, deed of trust, or other lien existing at the date of death, without right of exoneration, regardless of a general directive to pay debts contained in the instrument.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/exoneration-ademption-21131","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}