{"code":"PROB","codeName":"Probate Code","section":"21601","citation":"Prob. Code, § 21601","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 6. FAMILY PROTECTION: OMITTED SPOUSES AND CHILDREN [21600. - 21630.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/division-11/part-6"},{"name":"CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [21600. - 21601.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/division-11/part-6/chapter-1"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1997, Ch. 724, Sec. 34.   Effective January 1, 1998.","effective":"1998-01-01","html":"<p>(a) For purposes of this part, “decedent’s testamentary instruments” means the decedent’s will or revocable trust.</p><p>(b) “Estate” as used in this part shall include a decedent’s probate estate and all property held in any revocable trust that becomes irrevocable on the death of the decedent.</p>","text":"(a) For purposes of this part, “decedent’s testamentary instruments” means the decedent’s will or revocable trust. (b) “Estate” as used in this part shall include a decedent’s probate estate and all property held in any revocable trust that becomes irrevocable on the death of the decedent.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/general-provisions-21601","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}