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Evidence Code § 957

ARTICLE 3. Lawyer-Client Privilege

Current as of September 28, 2026Evid. Code, § 957Official source ↗

Amended by Stats. 2009, Ch. 8, Sec. 2. (AB 1163) Effective January 1, 2010.

There is no privilege under this article as to a communication relevant to an issue between parties all of whom claim through a deceased client, regardless of whether the claims are by testate or intestate succession, nonprobate transfer, or inter vivos transaction.