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HomeCivil CodeDiv. 2Pt. 1Ch. 2Art. 1§ 699 Future Interest Transfers

§ 699 Future Interest Transfers

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§ 699 Future Interest Transfers

Key Takeaways

  • •If you own something now, you can give it to someone else later, even after you die.
  • •You can pass on things you own in the future, just like things you own now.
  • •This rule applies to things you leave in a will, give as a gift, or pass on when you die.

Example

You own a house and want your kid to have it when you die.

You can write in your will that your kid gets the house after you pass away. This law says that’s okay, just like if you gave them the house while you’re still alive.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 699 Future Interest Transfers

Future interests pass by succession, will, and transfer, in the same manner as present interests. (Enacted 1872.)

Last verified: January 21, 2026

Key Terms

Future interestssuccessionwilltransferpresent interests

Related Statutes

  • § 1097 Property Transfer Fee Limits
  • § 1091 Real Property Transfer Requirements
  • § 1092 Real Property Grant Form
  • § 1093 Property Description Consolidation
  • § 1095 Attorney Real Property Transfers

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Civil Code. Section 699.
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