{"code":"PROB","codeName":"Probate Code","section":"6450","citation":"Prob. Code, § 6450","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 2. INTESTATE SUCCESSION [6400. - 6455.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/division-6/part-2"},{"name":"CHAPTER 2. Parent and Child Relationship [6450. - 6455.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/division-6/part-2/chapter-2"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1993, Ch. 529, Sec. 5.   Effective January 1, 1994.","effective":"1994-01-01","html":"<p>Subject to the provisions of this chapter, a relationship of parent and child exists for the purpose of determining intestate succession by, through, or from a person in the following circumstances:</p><p>(a) The relationship of parent and child exists between a person and the person’s natural parents, regardless of the marital status of the natural parents.</p><p>(b) The relationship of parent and child exists between an adopted person and the person’s adopting parent or parents.</p>","text":"Subject to the provisions of this chapter, a relationship of parent and child exists for the purpose of determining intestate succession by, through, or from a person in the following circumstances: (a) The relationship of parent and child exists between a person and the person’s natural parents, regardless of the marital status of the natural parents. (b) The relationship of parent and child exists between an adopted person and the person’s adopting parent or parents.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/parent-and-child-relationship-6450","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}