Section 5046 Of Chapter 3. Nonprobate Transfer To Former Spouse From California Probate Code >> Division 5. >> Part 1. >> Chapter 3.

. Nothing in this chapter is intended to limit the court's authority to order a party to a dissolution or annulment of marriage to maintain the former spouse as a beneficiary on any nonprobate transfer described in this chapter, or to preserve a joint tenancy in favor of the former spouse.