Section 11801 Of Chapter 4. Deceased Distributee From California Probate Code >> Division 7. >> Part 10. >> Chapter 4.
11801
. (a) Except as provided in subdivision (b), the share in a
decedent's estate of a beneficiary who survives the decedent but who
dies before distribution shall be distributed under this chapter with
the same effect as though the distribution were made to the
beneficiary while living.
(b) Subject to Section 21525, distribution may not be made under
this chapter if the decedent's will provides that the beneficiary is
entitled to take under the will only if the beneficiary survives the
date of distribution or other period stated in the will and the
beneficiary fails to survive the date of distribution or other
period.