Section 59.
Cal. Probate Code - PROB § 59.
in effect“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 spouses.
(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.
Source: CA Legislative Counsel Bulk DataURL: https://downloads.leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/pubinfo_2025.zipFetched: 6/27/2026