California Probate Code

§ 6132

PROB § 6132 Effective Jan 1, 2007Div. 6 · Part 1 · Ch. 4

Statute text

(a)Notwithstanding any other provision, a will may refer to a writing that directs disposition of tangible personal property not otherwise specifically disposed of by the will, except for money that is common coin or currency and property used primarily in a trade or business. A writing directing disposition of a testator’s tangible personal property is effective if all of the following conditions are satisfied:

(1)An unrevoked will refers to the writing.

(2)The writing is dated and is either in the handwriting of, or signed by, the testator.

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Legislative history

Added by Stats. 2006, Ch. 280, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 2007.