{"code":"PROB","codeName":"Probate Code","section":"704","citation":"Prob. Code, § 704","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>“Document” means any of the following:</p><p>(a) A signed original will, declaration of trust, trust amendment, or other document modifying a will or trust.</p><p>(b) A signed original power of attorney.</p><p>(c) A signed original nomination of conservator.</p><p>(d) Any other signed original instrument that the attorney and depositor agree in writing to make subject to this part.</p>","text":"“Document” means any of the following: (a) A signed original will, declaration of trust, trust amendment, or other document modifying a will or trust. (b) A signed original power of attorney. (c) A signed original nomination of conservator. (d) Any other signed original instrument that the attorney and depositor agree in writing to make subject to this part.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/definitions-704","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}