{"code":"PROB","codeName":"Probate Code","section":"734","citation":"Prob. Code, § 734","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 3. Termination of Deposit [720. - 735.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/division-2/part-15/chapter-3"},{"name":"ARTICLE 2. Termination by Attorney [730. - 735.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/division-2/part-15/chapter-3/article-2"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1993, Ch. 519, Sec. 4.   Effective January 1, 1994.","effective":"1994-01-01","html":"<p>(a) In cases not governed by subdivision (b) or (c), after the death of the depositor an attorney may terminate a deposit by personal delivery of the document to the depositor’s personal representative.</p><p>(b) If the document is a will and the attorney has actual notice that the depositor has died but does not have actual notice that a personal representative has been appointed for the depositor, an attorney may terminate a deposit only as provided in Section <a href=\"/prob/8200\">8200</a>.</p><p>(c) If the document is a trust, after the death of the depositor an attorney may terminate a deposit by personal delivery of the document either to the depositor’s personal representative or to the trustee named in the document.</p>","text":"(a) In cases not governed by subdivision (b) or (c), after the death of the depositor an attorney may terminate a deposit by personal delivery of the document to the depositor’s personal representative. (b) If the document is a will and the attorney has actual notice that the depositor has died but does not have actual notice that a personal representative has been appointed for the depositor, an attorney may terminate a deposit only as provided in Section 8200. (c) If the document is a trust, after the death of the depositor an attorney may terminate a deposit by personal delivery of the document either to the depositor’s personal representative or to the trustee named in the document.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/termination-by-attorney-734","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}