{"code":"PROB","codeName":"Probate Code","section":"278","citation":"Prob. Code, § 278","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 8. DISCLAIMER OF TESTAMENTARY AND OTHER INTERESTS [260. - 295.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/division-2/part-8"},{"name":"CHAPTER 2. General Provisions [275. - 288.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/division-2/part-8/chapter-2"}],"history":"Enacted by Stats. 1990, Ch. 79.","effective":null,"html":"<p>The disclaimer shall be in writing, shall be signed by the disclaimant, and shall:</p><p>(a) Identify the creator of the interest.</p><p>(b) Describe the interest to be disclaimed.</p><p>(c) State the disclaimer and the extent of the disclaimer.</p>","text":"The disclaimer shall be in writing, shall be signed by the disclaimant, and shall: (a) Identify the creator of the interest. (b) Describe the interest to be disclaimed. (c) State the disclaimer and the extent of the disclaimer.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/general-provisions-278","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}