Section 5011.
Cal. Probate Code - PROB § 5011.
in effectNotwithstanding any other provision of this part, the rights of the parties in a nonprobate transfer of community property on death are subject to all of the following:
(a)
The terms of the instrument under which the nonprobate transfer is made.
(b)
A contrary state statute specifically applicable to the instrument under which the nonprobate transfer is made.
(c)
A written expression of intent of a party in the provision for transfer of the property or in a written consent to the provision.
Source: CA Legislative Counsel Bulk DataURL: https://downloads.leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/pubinfo_2025.zipFetched: 6/27/2026