Added by Stats. 1993, Ch. 519, Sec. 4. Effective January 1, 1994.
Unless the provision or context otherwise requires, the definitions in this chapter govern the construction of this part.
Chapter 1 - Definitions
California Probate Code — §§ 700-704
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Added by Stats. 1993, Ch. 519, Sec. 4. Effective January 1, 1994.
“Attorney” means an individual licensed to practice law in this state.
Added by Stats. 1993, Ch. 519, Sec. 4. Effective January 1, 1994.
“Deposit” means delivery of a document by a depositor to an attorney for safekeeping or authorization by a depositor for an attorney to retain a document for safekeeping.
Added by Stats. 1993, Ch. 519, Sec. 4. Effective January 1, 1994.
“Depositor” means a natural person who deposits the person’s document with an attorney.
Added by Stats. 1993, Ch. 519, Sec. 4. Effective January 1, 1994.
“Document” means any of the following:
(a)A signed original will, declaration of trust, trust amendment, or other document modifying a will or trust.
(b)A signed original power of attorney.
(c)A signed original nomination of conservator.
(d)Any other signed original instrument that the attorney and
depositor agree in writing to make subject to this part.