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General Guidance in Reading the Probate Code

June 28, 2022 6:57 amJune 28, 2022 7:01 am

California’s statutes are contained in 29 separate codes. The twentieth alphabetically is the Probate Code. All 29 Codes have general provisions applicable to reading and interpreting that Code’s sections. The following are selected general provisions of the Probate Code: Section...

What Is the Difference Between ‘Old’ and ‘New’ Laws?

June 12, 2022 2:40 pmJune 12, 2022 2:44 pm

Did you know that California statutes utilize the terms “new” and “old” in referencing laws contained in the state’s 29 Codes? In fact, the term “new law” is used in at least fifty statutes. The term “old law” is used...