{"code":"PROB","codeName":"Probate Code","section":"700","citation":"Prob. Code, § 700","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 2. GENERAL PROVISIONS [100. - 890.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/division-2"},{"name":"PART 15. DEPOSIT OF ESTATE PLANNING DOCUMENTS WITH ATTORNEY [700. - 735.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/division-2/part-15"},{"name":"CHAPTER 1. Definitions [700. - 704.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/division-2/part-15/chapter-1"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1993, Ch. 519, Sec. 4.   Effective January 1, 1994.","effective":"1994-01-01","html":"<p>Unless the provision or context otherwise requires, the definitions in this chapter govern the construction of this part.</p>","text":"Unless the provision or context otherwise requires, the definitions in this chapter govern the construction of this part.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/definitions-700","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}