Section 142 Of Part 3. Contractual Arrangements Relating To Rights At Death From California Probate Code >> Division 2. >> Part 3.
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. (a) A waiver under this chapter shall be in writing and shall
be signed by the surviving spouse.
(b) Subject to subdivision (c), a waiver under this chapter is
enforceable only if it satisfies the requirements of subdivision (a)
and is enforceable under either Section 143 or Section 144.
(c) Enforcement of the waiver against the surviving spouse is
subject to the same defenses as enforcement of a contract, except
that:
(1) Lack of consideration is not a defense to enforcement of the
waiver.
(2) A minor intending to marry may make a waiver under this
chapter as if married, but the waiver becomes effective only upon the
marriage.