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California Probate Code Section 59

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"Predeceased spouse" means a person who died before the
decedent while married to the decedent, except that the term does not
include any of the following:
   (a) A person who obtains or consents to a final decree or judgment
of dissolution of marriage from the decedent or a final decree or
judgment of annulment of their marriage, which decree or judgment is
not recognized as valid in this state, unless they (1) subsequently
participate in a marriage ceremony purporting to marry each to the
other or (2) subsequently live together as husband and wife.
   (b) A person who, following a decree or judgment of dissolution or
annulment of marriage obtained by the decedent, participates in a
marriage ceremony to a third person.
   (c) A person who was a party to a valid proceeding concluded by an
order purporting to terminate all marital property rights.

Last modified: January 12, 2009