{"code":"PROB","codeName":"Probate Code","section":"45","citation":"Prob. Code, § 45","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":"Amended by Stats. 2019, Ch. 56, Sec. 1.   (SB 308)   Effective January 1, 2020.","effective":"2020-01-01","html":"<p>“Instrument” means a will, a document establishing or modifying a trust, a deed, or any other writing that designates a beneficiary or makes a donative transfer of property.</p>","text":"“Instrument” means a will, a document establishing or modifying a trust, a deed, or any other writing that designates a beneficiary or makes a donative transfer of property.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/definitions-45","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}