{"code":"PROB","codeName":"Probate Code","section":"221","citation":"Prob. Code, § 221","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 2. GENERAL PROVISIONS [100. - 890.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/division-2"},{"name":"PART 5. SIMULTANEOUS DEATH [220. - 234.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/division-2/part-5"},{"name":"CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [220. - 226.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/division-2/part-5/chapter-1"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 2002, Ch. 138, Sec. 3.   Effective January 1, 2003.","effective":"2003-01-01","html":"<p>(a) This chapter does not apply in any case where Section <a href=\"/prob/103\">103</a>, <a href=\"/prob/6211\">6211</a>, or <a href=\"/prob/6403\">6403</a> applies.</p><p>(b) This chapter does not apply in the case of a trust, deed, or contract of insurance, or any other situation, where (1) provision is made dealing explicitly with simultaneous deaths or deaths in a common disaster or otherwise providing for distribution of property different from the provisions of this chapter or (2) provision is made requiring one person to survive another for a stated period in order to take property or providing for a presumption as to survivorship that results in a distribution of property different from that provided by this chapter.</p>","text":"(a) This chapter does not apply in any case where Section 103, 6211, or 6403 applies. (b) This chapter does not apply in the case of a trust, deed, or contract of insurance, or any other situation, where (1) provision is made dealing explicitly with simultaneous deaths or deaths in a common disaster or otherwise providing for distribution of property different from the provisions of this chapter or (2) provision is made requiring one person to survive another for a stated period in order to take property or providing for a presumption as to survivorship that results in a distribution of property different from that provided by this chapter.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/general-provisions-221","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}