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CA Prob Code § 19530 (2021)
2021 California Code|Probate Code - PROB|DIVISION 9 - TRUST LAW|PART 9 - Uniform Trust Decanting Act|Section 19530.

19530.  The provisions of this part are severable. If any provision of this part or its application is held invalid, that invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications that can be given effect without the invalid provision or application.(Added by Stats. 2018, Ch. 407, Sec. 1. (SB 909) Effective January 1, 2019.)
CA Prob Code § 21310 (2021)
2021 California Code|Probate Code - PROB|DIVISION 11 - CONSTRUCTION OF WILLS, TRUSTS, AND OTHER INSTRUMENTS|PART 3 - NO CONTEST CLAUSE|Section 21310.

21310.  As used in this part:(a) “Contest” means a pleading filed with the court by a beneficiary that would result in a penalty under a no contest clause, if the no contest clause is enforced.(b) “Direct contest” means a contest that alleges the invalidity of a protected instrument or one or more of its terms, based on one or more of the following grounds:(1) Forgery.(2) Lack of due execution.(3) Lack of capacity.(4) Menace, duress, fraud, or undue influence.(5) Revocation of a will pursuant to Section 6120, revocation of a trust pursuant to Section 15401, or revocation of an instrument other than a will or trust pursuant to the procedure for revocation that is provided by statute or by the instrument.(6) Disqualification of a beneficiary under Section 6112, 21350, or 21380.(c) “No contest clause” means a provision in an otherwise valid instrument that, if enforced, would penalize a beneficiary for filing a pleading in any court.(d) “Pleading” means a petition, complaint, cross-complaint, objection, answer, response, or claim.(e) “Protected instrument” means all of the following instruments:(1) The instrument that contains the no contest clause.(2) An instrument that is in existence on the date that the instrument containing the no contest clause is executed and is expressly identified in the no contest clause, either individually or as part of an identifiable class of instruments, as being governed by the no contest clause.(Amended by Stats. 2010, Ch. 620, Sec. 5. (SB 105) Effective January 1, 2011.)
CA Prob Code § 21311 (2021)
2021 California Code|Probate Code - PROB|DIVISION 11 - CONSTRUCTION OF WILLS, TRUSTS, AND OTHER INSTRUMENTS|PART 3 - NO CONTEST CLAUSE|Section 21311.

21311.  (a) A no contest clause shall only be enforced against the following types of contests:(1) A direct contest that is brought without probable cause.(2) A pleading to challenge a transfer of property on the grounds that it was not the transferor’s property at the time of the transfer. A no contest clause shall only be enforced under this paragraph if the no contest clause expressly provides for that application.(3) The filing of a creditor’s claim or prosecution of an action based on it. A no contest clause shall only be enforced under this paragraph if the no contest clause expressly provides for that application.(b) For the purposes of this section, probable cause exists if, at the time of filing a contest, the facts known to the contestant would cause a reasonable person to believe that there is a reasonable likelihood that the requested relief will be granted after an opportunity for further investigation or discovery.(Added by Stats. 2008, Ch. 174, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 2009. Operative January 1, 2010, by Sec. 3 of Ch. 174.)
CA Prob Code § 21312 (2021)
2021 California Code|Probate Code - PROB|DIVISION 11 - CONSTRUCTION OF WILLS, TRUSTS, AND OTHER INSTRUMENTS|PART 3 - NO CONTEST CLAUSE|Section 21312.

21312.  In determining the intent of the transferor, a no contest clause shall be strictly construed.(Added by Stats. 2008, Ch. 174, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 2009. Operative January 1, 2010, by Sec. 3 of Ch. 174.)
CA Prob Code § 21313 (2021)
2021 California Code|Probate Code - PROB|DIVISION 11 - CONSTRUCTION OF WILLS, TRUSTS, AND OTHER INSTRUMENTS|PART 3 - NO CONTEST CLAUSE|Section 21313.

21313.  This part is not intended as a complete codification of the law governing enforcement of a no contest clause. The common law governs enforcement of a no contest clause to the extent this part does not apply.(Added by Stats. 2008, Ch. 174, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 2009. Operative January 1, 2010, by Sec. 3 of Ch. 174.)
CA Prob Code § 21314 (2021)
2021 California Code|Probate Code - PROB|DIVISION 11 - CONSTRUCTION OF WILLS, TRUSTS, AND OTHER INSTRUMENTS|PART 3 - NO CONTEST CLAUSE|Section 21314.

21314.  This part applies notwithstanding a contrary provision in the instrument.(Added by Stats. 2008, Ch. 174, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 2009. Operative January 1, 2010, by Sec. 3 of Ch. 174.)
CA Prob Code § 21315 (2021)
2021 California Code|Probate Code - PROB|DIVISION 11 - CONSTRUCTION OF WILLS, TRUSTS, AND OTHER INSTRUMENTS|PART 3 - NO CONTEST CLAUSE|Section 21315.

21315.  (a) This part applies to any instrument, whenever executed, that became irrevocable on or after January 1, 2001.(b) This part does not apply to an instrument that became irrevocable before January 1, 2001.(Added by Stats. 2008, Ch. 174, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 2009. Operative January 1, 2010, by Sec. 3 of Ch. 174.)
CA Prob Code § 21400 (2021)
2021 California Code|Probate Code - PROB|DIVISION 11 - CONSTRUCTION OF WILLS, TRUSTS, AND OTHER INSTRUMENTS|PART 4 - ABATEMENT|Section 21400.

21400.  Notwithstanding any other provision of this part, if the instrument provides for abatement, or if the transferor’s plan or if the purpose of the transfer would be defeated by abatement as provided in this part, the shares of beneficiaries abate as is necessary to effectuate the instrument, plan, or purpose.(Enacted by Stats. 1990, Ch. 79.)
CA Prob Code § 21401 (2021)
2021 California Code|Probate Code - PROB|DIVISION 11 - CONSTRUCTION OF WILLS, TRUSTS, AND OTHER INSTRUMENTS|PART 4 - ABATEMENT|Section 21401.

21401.  Except as provided in Sections 21612 (omitted spouse) and 21623 (omitted children) and in Division 10 (commencing with Section 20100) (proration of taxes), shares of beneficiaries abate as provided in this part for all purposes, including payment of the debts, expenses, and charges specified in Section 11420, satisfaction of gifts, and payment of expenses on specifically devised property pursuant to Section 12002, and without any priority as between real and personal property.(Amended by Stats. 2003, Ch. 32, Sec. 15. Effective January 1, 2004.)
CA Prob Code § 21402 (2021)
2021 California Code|Probate Code - PROB|DIVISION 11 - CONSTRUCTION OF WILLS, TRUSTS, AND OTHER INSTRUMENTS|PART 4 - ABATEMENT|Section 21402.

21402.  (a) Shares of beneficiaries abate in the following order:(1) Property not disposed of by the instrument.(2) Residuary gifts.(3) General gifts to persons other than the transferor’s relatives.(4) General gifts to the transferor’s relatives.(5) Specific gifts to persons other than the transferor’s relatives.(6) Specific gifts to the transferor’s relatives.(b) For purposes of this section, a “relative” of the transferor is a person to whom property would pass from the transferor under Section 6401 or 6402 (intestate succession) if the transferor died intestate and there were no other person having priority.(Enacted by Stats. 1990, Ch. 79.)
CA Prob Code § 21403 (2021)
2021 California Code|Probate Code - PROB|DIVISION 11 - CONSTRUCTION OF WILLS, TRUSTS, AND OTHER INSTRUMENTS|PART 4 - ABATEMENT|Section 21403.

21403.  (a) Subject to subdivision (b), shares of beneficiaries abate pro rata within each class specified in Section 21402.(b) Gifts of annuities and demonstrative gifts are treated as specific gifts to the extent they are satisfied out of the fund or property specified in the gift and as general gifts to the extent they are satisfied out of property other than the fund or property specified in the gift.(Enacted by Stats. 1990, Ch. 79.)
CA Prob Code § 21404 (2021)
2021 California Code|Probate Code - PROB|DIVISION 11 - CONSTRUCTION OF WILLS, TRUSTS, AND OTHER INSTRUMENTS|PART 4 - ABATEMENT|Section 21404.

21404.  If an instrument requires property that is the subject of a specific gift to be exonerated from a mortgage, deed of trust, or other lien, a specific gift of other property does not abate for the purpose of exonerating the encumbered property.(Enacted by Stats. 1990, Ch. 79.)
CA Prob Code § 21405 (2021)
2021 California Code|Probate Code - PROB|DIVISION 11 - CONSTRUCTION OF WILLS, TRUSTS, AND OTHER INSTRUMENTS|PART 4 - ABATEMENT|Section 21405.

21405.  (a) In any case in which there is abatement when a distribution is made during estate administration, the court shall fix the amount each distributee must contribute for abatement. The personal representative shall reduce the distributee’s share by that amount.(b) If a specific gift must be abated, the beneficiary of the specific gift may satisfy the contribution for abatement out of the beneficiary’s property other than the property that is the subject of the specific gift.(Enacted by Stats. 1990, Ch. 79.)
CA Prob Code § 21406 (2021)
2021 California Code|Probate Code - PROB|DIVISION 11 - CONSTRUCTION OF WILLS, TRUSTS, AND OTHER INSTRUMENTS|PART 4 - ABATEMENT|Section 21406.

21406.  (a) This part does not apply to a gift made before July 1, 1989. In the case of a gift made before July 1, 1989, the law that would have applied had this part not been enacted shall apply.(b) For purposes of this section a gift by will is made on the date of the decedent’s death.(Enacted by Stats. 1990, Ch. 79.)
CA Prob Code § 21700 (2021)
2021 California Code|Probate Code - PROB|DIVISION 11 - CONSTRUCTION OF WILLS, TRUSTS, AND OTHER INSTRUMENTS|PART 7 - CONTRACTS REGARDING TESTAMENTARY OR INTESTATE SUCCESSION|Section 21700.

21700.  (a) A contract to make a will or devise or other instrument, or not to revoke a will or devise or other instrument, or to die intestate, if made after the effective date of this statute, can be established only by one of the following:(1) Provisions of a will or other instrument stating the material provisions of the contract.(2) An expressed reference in a will or other instrument to a contract and extrinsic evidence proving the terms of the contract.(3) A writing signed by the decedent evidencing the contract.(4) Clear and convincing evidence of an agreement between the decedent and the claimant or a promise by the decedent to the claimant that is enforceable in equity.(5) Clear and convincing evidence of an agreement between the decedent and another person for the benefit of the claimant or a promise by the decedent to another person for the benefit of the claimant that is enforceable in equity.(b) The execution of a joint will or mutual wills does not create a presumption of a contract not to revoke the will or wills.(c) A contract to make a will or devise or other instrument, or not to revoke a will or devise or other instrument, or to die intestate, if made prior to the effective date of this section, shall be construed under the law applicable to the contract prior to the effective date of this section.(Added by Stats. 2000, Ch. 17, Sec. 8. Effective January 1, 2001.)
CA Pub Cont Code § 19201 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Contract Code - PCC|DIVISION 2 - GENERAL PROVISIONS|PART 2.5 - CONTRACTING BY JUDICIAL BRANCH ENTITIES|Section 19201.

19201.  This part may be cited as the California Judicial Branch Contract Law.(Added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 10, Sec. 21. (SB 78) Effective March 24, 2011.)
CA Pub Cont Code § 19202 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Contract Code - PCC|DIVISION 2 - GENERAL PROVISIONS|PART 2.5 - CONTRACTING BY JUDICIAL BRANCH ENTITIES|Section 19202.

19202.  The Legislature finds and declares that placing all public contract provisions for judicial branch entities in one part will make that law clearer and easier to find. Further, it is the intent of the Legislature in enacting this part to achieve the objectives as set forth in Sections 100, 101, and 102.(Added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 10, Sec. 21. (SB 78) Effective March 24, 2011.)
CA Pub Cont Code § 19203 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Contract Code - PCC|DIVISION 2 - GENERAL PROVISIONS|PART 2.5 - CONTRACTING BY JUDICIAL BRANCH ENTITIES|Section 19203.

19203.  This part shall apply to all contracts initially entered into or amended by judicial branch entities on or after October 1, 2011.(Added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 10, Sec. 21. (SB 78) Effective March 24, 2011.)
CA Pub Cont Code § 19204 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Contract Code - PCC|DIVISION 2 - GENERAL PROVISIONS|PART 2.5 - CONTRACTING BY JUDICIAL BRANCH ENTITIES|Section 19204.

19204.  (a) All judicial branch entities shall comply with the provisions of this code that are applicable to state agencies and departments related to the procurement of goods and services, including information technology goods and services. All contracts with total cost estimated at more than one million dollars ($1,000,000), except contracts covered by Section 68511.9 of the Government Code, shall be subject to the review and recommendations of the Bureau of State Audits to ensure compliance with this part. All judicial branch entities shall notify the State Auditor, in writing, of the existence of any such contracts within 10 business days of entering the contract. In addition, all administrative and infrastructure information technology projects of the Judicial Council or the courts with total costs estimated at more than five million dollars ($5,000,000) shall be subject to the reviews and recommendations of the California Technology Agency, as specified in Section 68511.9 of the Government Code.(b) Except as provided in subdivision (c), procurement and contracting for the planning, design, construction, rehabilitation, renovation, replacement, lease, or acquisition of court facilities shall be conducted by judicial branch entities consistent with the relevant provisions of this code applicable to state agencies.(c) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, this part does not apply to procurement and contracting by judicial branch entities that are related to trial court construction, including, but not limited to, the planning, design, construction, rehabilitation, renovation, replacement, lease, or acquisition of trial court facilities. However, this part shall apply to contracts for maintenance of all judicial branch facilities that are not under the operation and management of the Department of General Services.(d) Only until the Judicial Council adopts the Judicial Branch Contracting Manual required pursuant to Section 19206, judicial branch entities shall instead be governed by applicable policies and procedures in the State Administrative Manual and the State Contracting Manual, or policies and procedures as otherwise required by law to be adopted by the Department of General Services applicable to state agencies.(Amended by Stats. 2011, Ch. 36, Sec. 71. (SB 92) Effective June 30, 2011. Operative July 27, 2011, pursuant to Sec. 83 of Ch. 36, as amended by Stats. 2011, Ch. 136, Sec. 32.)
CA Pub Cont Code § 19205 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Contract Code - PCC|DIVISION 2 - GENERAL PROVISIONS|PART 2.5 - CONTRACTING BY JUDICIAL BRANCH ENTITIES|Section 19205.

19205.  (a) As used in this part, “judicial branch entity” means any superior court, court of appeal, the California Supreme Court, the Judicial Council, the Habeas Corpus Resource Center, or the Administrative Office of the Courts.(b) Where there is a reference in this code to an officer or employee of a state agency, for purposes of this part, these terms shall refer to a member, judicial officer, officer, employee, or other person of a judicial branch entity, as applicable.(Added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 10, Sec. 21. (SB 78) Effective March 24, 2011.)
CA Pub Cont Code § 19206 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Contract Code - PCC|DIVISION 2 - GENERAL PROVISIONS|PART 2.5 - CONTRACTING BY JUDICIAL BRANCH ENTITIES|Section 19206.

19206.  The Judicial Council shall adopt and publish no later than January 1, 2012, a Judicial Branch Contracting Manual incorporating procurement and contracting policies and procedures that must be followed by all judicial branch entities subject to this part. The policies and procedures shall include a requirement that each judicial branch entity shall adopt a local contracting manual for procurement and contracting for goods or services by that judicial branch entity. The policies and procedures in the manuals shall be consistent with this code and substantially similar to the provisions contained in the State Administrative Manual and the State Contracting Manual.(Added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 10, Sec. 21. (SB 78) Effective March 24, 2011.)
CA Pub Cont Code § 19207 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Contract Code - PCC|DIVISION 2 - GENERAL PROVISIONS|PART 2.5 - CONTRACTING BY JUDICIAL BRANCH ENTITIES|Section 19207.

19207.  Except as provided in subdivision (a) of Section 19204 or as otherwise specifically required by law applicable to any judicial branch entity, nothing in this part is intended, nor shall it be construed, to require the approval, review, or involvement of any other state entity, including, but not limited to, the Department of General Services or the Secretary of California Technology, in the procurement of any judicial branch goods or services, including information technology goods or services.(Added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 10, Sec. 21. (SB 78) Effective March 24, 2011.)
CA Pub Cont Code § 19208 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Contract Code - PCC|DIVISION 2 - GENERAL PROVISIONS|PART 2.5 - CONTRACTING BY JUDICIAL BRANCH ENTITIES|Section 19208.

19208.  Nothing in this part is intended, nor shall it be construed to permit, the application of provisions of this code that do not apply to state agencies and departments.(Added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 10, Sec. 21. (SB 78) Effective March 24, 2011.)
CA Pub Cont Code § 19209 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Contract Code - PCC|DIVISION 2 - GENERAL PROVISIONS|PART 2.5 - CONTRACTING BY JUDICIAL BRANCH ENTITIES|Section 19209.

19209.  (a) Notwithstanding Section 10231.5 of the Government Code, the Judicial Council shall annually provide a report to the Joint Legislative Budget Committee and the State Auditor that provides information related to contracts and payments for the trial courts pursuant to subdivisions (b) and (c). The report shall be provided no later than September 30 of each year, covering the state fiscal year ending June 30 of that year. Additionally, judicial branch entities using the Financial Information System for California (FISCal) shall participate with the state’s transparency effort by making their contract and payment information available for the state’s transparency websites on a rolling basis. For these entities, the judicial branch shall ensure their contract and payment information is entered in FISCal for the state transparency websites and for state department audit purposes.(b) For the trial courts, payment data shall include a list of all vendors or contractors receiving payments during the reporting period. For each vendor or contractor receiving any payment during the reporting period, the report shall identify the amount of payment to the contractor or vendor, the type of service or good provided, and the judicial branch entity or entities with which the vendor or contractor was contracted to provide that service or good.(c) For the trial courts, the report shall include all contracts and contract amendments made during the report period. The report shall identify the vendor or contractor, the type of service or good provided under the contract, and, if applicable, the nature of the amendment, the duration of the amendment, and the cost of the amendment.(Amended by Stats. 2020, Ch. 36, Sec. 44. (AB 3364) Effective January 1, 2021.)
CA Pub Cont Code § 22200 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Contract Code - PCC|DIVISION 2 - GENERAL PROVISIONS|PART 4 - ARBITRATION OF PUBLIC WORKS CONTRACT CLAIMS|Section 22200.

22200.  As used in this part:(a) “Public works contract” means, except for a contract awarded pursuant to the State Contract Act (Part 2 (commencing with Section 10100)), a contract awarded through competitive bids or otherwise by the state, any of its political subdivisions or public agencies for the erection, construction, alteration, repair, or improvement of any kind upon real property.(b) “Claim” means a demand for monetary compensation or damages, arising under or relating to the performance of any public works contract.(Added by Stats. 1988, Ch. 1408, Sec. 10.)
CA Pub Cont Code § 22201 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Contract Code - PCC|DIVISION 2 - GENERAL PROVISIONS|PART 4 - ARBITRATION OF PUBLIC WORKS CONTRACT CLAIMS|Section 22201.

22201.  Unless otherwise prohibited by law, the terms of any public works contract may include at the time of bidding and of award a provision for arbitration of any claim pursuant to Article 7.1 (commencing with Section 10240) of Chapter 1 of Part 2.(Added by Stats. 1988, Ch. 1408, Sec. 10.)
CA Pub Cont Code § 22350 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Contract Code - PCC|DIVISION 2 - GENERAL PROVISIONS|PART 5.5 - THE YEAR 2000 PROBLEM VENDOR COMPLIANCE AND INFORMATION PRACTICES POLICY|Section 22350.

22350.  This part shall be known and may be cited as the Year 2000 Problem Vendor Compliance and Information Practices Policy.(Added by Stats. 1999, Ch. 784, Sec. 21. Effective October 10, 1999.)
CA Pub Cont Code § 22351 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Contract Code - PCC|DIVISION 2 - GENERAL PROVISIONS|PART 5.5 - THE YEAR 2000 PROBLEM VENDOR COMPLIANCE AND INFORMATION PRACTICES POLICY|Section 22351.

22351.  For purposes of this part, the following definitions apply:(a) “Contractor” means any individual, corporation, partnership, business entity, joint venture or association, or any other organization or any combination thereof, that has entered into a contractual relationship with any public entity.(b) “Person” means any individual, corporation, partnership, business entity, joint venture, or association, or any other organization or any combination thereof.(c) “Year 2000 Problem” has the same meaning as that set forth in subdivision (a) of Section 3269 of the Civil Code.(Added by Stats. 1999, Ch. 784, Sec. 21. Effective October 10, 1999.)
CA Pub Cont Code § 22352 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Contract Code - PCC|DIVISION 2 - GENERAL PROVISIONS|PART 5.5 - THE YEAR 2000 PROBLEM VENDOR COMPLIANCE AND INFORMATION PRACTICES POLICY|Section 22352.

22352.  It is the policy of this state to do business solely with those persons and contractors that, subsequent to entering into any contract with a public entity, recognize the importance and urgency of the Year 2000 Problem, respond to inquiries from public entities regarding Year 2000 Problem compliance for all goods or services provided to the state, and participate in the disclosure of information to public entities regarding Year 2000 Problem compliance for all goods and services provided to the state.(Added by Stats. 1999, Ch. 784, Sec. 21. Effective October 10, 1999.)
CA Pub Cont Code § 22353 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Contract Code - PCC|DIVISION 2 - GENERAL PROVISIONS|PART 5.5 - THE YEAR 2000 PROBLEM VENDOR COMPLIANCE AND INFORMATION PRACTICES POLICY|Section 22353.

22353.  (a) Any public entity may submit a written request for information regarding the Year 2000 Problem to any contractor who is under contract to provide, or was at any time under contract to provide, any project, materials, supplies, equipment, services, or real property, as described in Part 2 (commencing with Section 10100).(b) Each request made pursuant to subdivision (a) shall include all of the following information:(1) A direct citation of the authority to make a request pursuant to this part.(2) Notification of the policy of the state regarding the Year 2000 Problem, as set forth in Section 22352.(3) Notification of the responsible bidder provisions that exist under the State Contract Act (Part 2 (commencing with Section 10100)).(Added by Stats. 1999, Ch. 784, Sec. 21. Effective October 10, 1999.)