Section 21117.
Cal. Probate Code - PROB § 21117.
in effectAt-death transfers are classified as follows:
(a)
A specific gift is a transfer of specifically identifiable property.
(b)
A general gift is a transfer from the general assets of the transferor that does not give specific property.
(c)
A demonstrative gift is a general gift that specifies the fund or property from which the transfer is primarily to be made.
(d)
A general pecuniary gift is a pecuniary gift within the meaning of Section 21118.
(e)
An annuity is a general pecuniary gift that is payable periodically.
(f)
A residuary gift is a transfer of property that remains after all specific and general gifts have been satisfied.
References
referencesCal. Probate Code - PROB § 21118.
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