{"code":"PROB","codeName":"Probate Code","section":"6100","citation":"Prob. Code, § 6100","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 6. WILLS AND INTESTATE SUCCESSION [6100. - 6806.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/division-6"},{"name":"PART 1. WILLS [6100. - 6390.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/division-6/part-1"},{"name":"CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [6100. - 6105.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/division-6/part-1/chapter-1"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 1995, Ch. 730, Sec. 7.   Effective January 1, 1996.","effective":"1996-01-01","html":"<p>(a) An individual 18 or more years of age who is of sound mind may make a will.</p><p>(b) A conservator may make a will for the conservatee if the conservator has been so authorized by a court order pursuant to Section <a href=\"/prob/2580\">2580</a>. Nothing in this section shall impair the right of a conservatee who is mentally competent to make a will from revoking or amending a will made by the conservator or making a new and inconsistent will.</p>","text":"(a) An individual 18 or more years of age who is of sound mind may make a will. (b) A conservator may make a will for the conservatee if the conservator has been so authorized by a court order pursuant to Section 2580. Nothing in this section shall impair the right of a conservatee who is mentally competent to make a will from revoking or amending a will made by the conservator or making a new and inconsistent will.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/general-provisions-6100","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}