{"code":"PROB","codeName":"Probate Code","section":"21622","citation":"Prob. Code, § 21622","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 3. Omitted Children [21620. - 21623.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/division-11/part-6/chapter-3"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1997, Ch. 724, Sec. 34.   Effective January 1, 1998.","effective":"1998-01-01","html":"<p>If, at the time of the execution of all of decedent’s testamentary instruments effective at the time of decedent’s death, the decedent failed to provide for a living child solely because the decedent believed the child to be dead or was unaware of the birth of the child, the child shall receive a share in the estate equal in value to that which the child would have received if the decedent had died without having executed any testamentary instruments.</p>","text":"If, at the time of the execution of all of decedent’s testamentary instruments effective at the time of decedent’s death, the decedent failed to provide for a living child solely because the decedent believed the child to be dead or was unaware of the birth of the child, the child shall receive a share in the estate equal in value to that which the child would have received if the decedent had died without having executed any testamentary instruments.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/omitted-children-21622","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}