Section 13500.

Cal. Probate Code - PROB § 13500.
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Except as provided in this chapter, when a spouse dies intestate leaving property that passes to the surviving spouse under Section 6401, or dies testate and by his or her will devises all or a part of his or her property to the surviving spouse, the property passes to the survivor subject to the provisions of Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 13540) and Chapter 3 (commencing with Section 13550), and no administration is necessary.

References

referencesCal. Probate Code - PROB § 6401.
referencesCal. Probate Code - PROB § 13540.
referencesCal. Probate Code - PROB § 13550.
Source: CA Legislative Counsel Bulk DataURL: https://downloads.leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/pubinfo_2025.zipFetched: 6/27/2026

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