{"code":"PROB","codeName":"Probate Code","section":"5046","citation":"Prob. Code, § 5046","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 3. Nonprobate Transfer to Former Spouse [5040. - 5048.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/division-5/part-1/chapter-3"}],"history":"Added by renumbering Section 5603 by Stats. 2015, Ch. 293, Sec. 15.   (AB 139)   Effective January 1, 2016.","effective":"2016-01-01","html":"<p>Nothing in this chapter is intended to limit the court’s authority to order a party to a dissolution or annulment of marriage to maintain the former spouse as a beneficiary on any nonprobate transfer described in this chapter, or to preserve a joint tenancy in favor of the former spouse.</p>","text":"Nothing in this chapter is intended to limit the court’s authority to order a party to a dissolution or annulment of marriage to maintain the former spouse as a beneficiary on any nonprobate transfer described in this chapter, or to preserve a joint tenancy in favor of the former spouse.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/nonprobate-transfer-to-former-spouse-5046","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}