California Probate Code CHAPTER 1 - Definitions

• Section 700.
  Unless the provision or context otherwise requires, the definitions in this chapter govern the construction of this part.(Added by Stats. 1993, Ch. 519, Sec. 4....
• Section 701.
  “Attorney” means an individual licensed to practice law in this state.(Added by Stats. 1993, Ch. 519, Sec. 4. Effective January 1, 1994.)
• Section 702.
  “Deposit” means delivery of a document by a depositor to an attorney for safekeeping or authorization by a depositor for an attorney to retain a...
• Section 703.
  “Depositor” means a natural person who deposits the person’s document with an attorney.(Added by Stats. 1993, Ch. 519, Sec. 4. Effective January 1, 1994.)
• Section 704.
  “Document” means any of the following:(a) A signed original will, declaration of trust, trust amendment, or other document modifying a will or trust.(b) A signed original power...

Last modified: October 22, 2018