{"code":"PROB","codeName":"Probate Code","section":"24","citation":"Prob. Code, § 24","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 1. PRELIMINARY PROVISIONS AND DEFINITIONS [1. - 88.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/division-1"},{"name":"PART 2. DEFINITIONS [20. - 88.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/division-1/part-2"}],"history":"Enacted by Stats. 1990, Ch. 79.","effective":null,"html":"<p>“Beneficiary” means a person to whom a donative transfer of property is made or that person’s successor in interest, and:</p><p>(a) As it relates to the intestate estate of a decedent, means an heir.</p><p>(b) As it relates to the testate estate of a decedent, means a devisee.</p><p>(c) As it relates to a trust, means a person who has any present or future interest, vested or contingent.</p><p>(d) As it relates to a charitable trust, includes any person entitled to enforce the trust.</p>","text":"“Beneficiary” means a person to whom a donative transfer of property is made or that person’s successor in interest, and: (a) As it relates to the intestate estate of a decedent, means an heir. (b) As it relates to the testate estate of a decedent, means a devisee. (c) As it relates to a trust, means a person who has any present or future interest, vested or contingent. (d) As it relates to a charitable trust, includes any person entitled to enforce the trust.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/definitions-24","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}