CHAPTER 1. Surviving Spouse’s Waiver of Rights

Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1990, Ch. 79.

§§ 140–147 · 8 sections

• § 140 As used in this chapter, “waiver” means a waiver by the surviving spouse of any of the rights listed in subdivision (a) of Section 141, whether signed before…
• § 141 (a) The right of a surviving spouse to any of the following may be waived in whole or in part by a waiver under this chapter: (1) Property that would pass from…
• § 142 (a) A waiver under this chapter shall be in writing and shall be signed by the surviving spouse. (b) Subject to subdivision (c), a waiver under this chapter is…
• § 143 (a) Subject to Section 142, a waiver is enforceable under this section unless the surviving spouse proves either of the following: (1) A fair and reasonable…
• § 144 (a) Except as provided in subdivision (b), subject to Section 142, a waiver is enforceable under this section if the court determines either of the following:…
• § 145 Unless the waiver or property settlement provides to the contrary, a waiver under this chapter of “all rights” (or equivalent language) in the property or…
• § 146 (a) As used in this section, “agreement” means a written agreement signed by each spouse or prospective spouse altering, amending, or revoking a waiver under…
• § 147 (a) Subject to subdivisions (c) and (d), a waiver, agreement, or property settlement made after December 31, 1984, is invalid insofar as it affects the rights…