{"code":"PROB","codeName":"Probate Code","section":"44","citation":"Prob. Code, § 44","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>“Heir” means any person, including the surviving spouse, who is entitled to take property of the decedent by intestate succession under this code.</p>","text":"“Heir” means any person, including the surviving spouse, who is entitled to take property of the decedent by intestate succession under this code.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/definitions-44","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}