{"code":"PROB","codeName":"Probate Code","section":"5002","citation":"Prob. Code, § 5002","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 5. NONPROBATE TRANSFERS [5000. - 5705.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/division-5"},{"name":"PART 1. PROVISIONS RELATING TO EFFECT OF DEATH [5000. - 5048.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/division-5/part-1"},{"name":"CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [5000. - 5003.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/division-5/part-1/chapter-1"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1992, Ch. 51, Sec. 4.   Effective January 1, 1993.","effective":"1993-01-01","html":"<p>Notwithstanding any other provision of this part, a holder of property under an instrument of a type described in Section <a href=\"/prob/5000\">5000</a> is not required to receive, hold, or transfer the property in compliance with a provision for a nonprobate transfer on death executed by a person who has an interest in the property if either (1) the person is not authorized by the terms of the instrument to execute a provision for transfer of the property, or (2) the provision for transfer of the property does not otherwise satisfy the terms of the instrument.</p>","text":"Notwithstanding any other provision of this part, a holder of property under an instrument of a type described in Section 5000 is not required to receive, hold, or transfer the property in compliance with a provision for a nonprobate transfer on death executed by a person who has an interest in the property if either (1) the person is not authorized by the terms of the instrument to execute a provision for transfer of the property, or (2) the provision for transfer of the property does not otherwise satisfy the terms of the instrument.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/general-provisions-5002","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}