{"code":"PROB","codeName":"Probate Code","section":"6205","citation":"Prob. Code, § 6205","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 6. California Statutory Will [6200. - 6243.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/division-6/part-1/chapter-6"},{"name":"ARTICLE 1. Definitions and Rules of Construction [6200. - 6211.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/division-6/part-1/chapter-6/article-1"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 2002, Ch. 138, Sec. 7.   Effective January 1, 2003.","effective":"2003-01-01","html":"<p>“Descendants” mean children, grandchildren, and their lineal descendants of all generations, with the relationship of parent and child at each generation being determined as provided in Section <a href=\"/prob/21115\">21115</a>. A reference to “descendants” in the plural includes a single descendant where the context so requires.</p>","text":"“Descendants” mean children, grandchildren, and their lineal descendants of all generations, with the relationship of parent and child at each generation being determined as provided in Section 21115. A reference to “descendants” in the plural includes a single descendant where the context so requires.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/definitions-and-rules-of-construction-6205","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}