California Probate Code

§ 5690

PROB § 5690 Effective Jan 1, 2022Div. 5 · Part 4 · Ch. 5

Statute text

(a)(1) An action for the disqualification of a beneficiary under Part 3.7 (commencing with Section 21360) of Division 11 may be brought to contest the validity of a transfer of property by a revocable transfer on death deed.

(2)An action to contest the validity of a transfer of property by a revocable transfer on death deed may be filed by the transferor’s personal representative or an interested person under Part 19 (commencing with Section 850) of Division 2.

(3)An action to contest the validity of a revocation of a revocable transfer on death deed may be filed by the transferor’s personal representative or a beneficiary of the revoked deed under Part 19 (commencing with Section 850) of Division 2. If the contest is successful, the court shall determine the appropriate remedy, which may include revival of the revoked deed. In deciding the remedy, the court shall attempt to effectuate the intentions of the transferor.

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Legislative history

Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 215, Sec. 25. (SB 315) Effective January 1, 2022. Repealed as of January 1, 2032, pursuant to Section 5600.