{"code":"PROB","codeName":"Probate Code","section":"21401","citation":"Prob. Code, § 21401","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 4. ABATEMENT [21400. - 21406.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/division-11/part-4"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 2003, Ch. 32, Sec. 15.   Effective January 1, 2004.","effective":"2004-01-01","html":"<p>Except as provided in Sections <a href=\"/prob/21612\">21612</a> (omitted spouse) and 21623 (omitted children) and in Division 10 (commencing with Section <a href=\"/prob/20100\">20100</a>) (proration of taxes), shares of beneficiaries abate as provided in this part for all purposes, including payment of the debts, expenses, and charges specified in Section <a href=\"/prob/11420\">11420</a>, satisfaction of gifts, and payment of expenses on specifically devised property pursuant to Section <a href=\"/prob/12002\">12002</a>, and without any priority as between real and personal property.</p>","text":"Except as provided in Sections 21612 (omitted spouse) and 21623 (omitted children) and in Division 10 (commencing with Section 20100) (proration of taxes), shares of beneficiaries abate as provided in this part for all purposes, including payment of the debts, expenses, and charges specified in Section 11420, satisfaction of gifts, and payment of expenses on specifically devised property pursuant to Section 12002, and without any priority as between real and personal property.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/abatement-21401","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}