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HomeProbate CodeDiv. 2Pt. 11Ch. 1Art. 1§ 353 Estate Definitions And Types

§ 353 Estate Definitions And Types

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§ 353 Estate Definitions And Types

This law tells us what the word “estate” means in legal talk.

Key Takeaways

  • •An estate can be a trust that holds property.
  • •It also includes the property of someone who has died.
  • •It covers property managed by a guardian or conservator.
  • •It even includes other things that are given away as a gift.

Example

A person sets up a trust that holds a house and some money, and later that trust gives the house to a charity.

Because the house and money are in a trust, they count as an “estate” under this law.

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

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§ 353 Estate Definitions And Types

“Estate” means a trust estate, a decedent’s estate, a guardianship or conservatorship estate, or other property that is the subject of a donative transfer. (Enacted by Stats. 1990, Ch. 79.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

Estatetrust estatedecedent’s estateguardianshipconservatorship estatedonative transfer

Related Statutes

  • § 1500.1 Indian Child Guardianship Consent
  • § 354 Guardianship Estate Interested Persons
  • § 1303 Appealable Probate Orders
  • § 1418 Guardianship Court Definition
  • § 1500 Parent Guardian Nomination

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Probate Code. Section 353.
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