{"code":"PROB","codeName":"Probate Code","section":"5144","citation":"Prob. Code, § 5144","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 2. MULTIPLE-PARTY ACCOUNTS [5100. - 5407.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/division-5/part-2"},{"name":"CHAPTER 1. Short Title and Definitions [5100. - 5152.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/division-5/part-2/chapter-1"},{"name":"ARTICLE 2. Definitions [5120. - 5152.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/division-5/part-2/chapter-1/article-2"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 1996, Ch. 1023, Sec. 400. Effective September 29, 1996.","effective":"1996-09-29","html":"

“Proof of death” includes any of the following:

(a) An original or attested or certified copy of a death certificate.

(b) A record or report that is prima facie evidence of death under Section 103550 of the Health and Safety Code, Sections 1530 to 1532, inclusive, of the Evidence Code, or another statute of this state.

","text":"“Proof of death” includes any of the following: (a) An original or attested or certified copy of a death certificate. (b) A record or report that is prima facie evidence of death under Section 103550 of the Health and Safety Code, Sections 1530 to 1532, inclusive, of the Evidence Code, or another statute of this state.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/definitions-5144","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}