Section 5048 Of Chapter 3. Nonprobate Transfer To Former Spouse From California Probate Code >> Division 5. >> Part 1. >> Chapter 3.
5048
. (a) This chapter, formerly Part 4 (commencing with Section
5600), is operative on January 1, 2002.
(b) Except as provided in subdivision (c), this chapter applies to
an instrument making a nonprobate transfer or creating a joint
tenancy whether executed before, on, or after the operative date of
this chapter.
(c) Sections 5040 and 5042 do not apply, and the applicable law in
effect before the operative date of this chapter applies, to an
instrument making a nonprobate transfer or creating a joint tenancy
in either of the following circumstances:
(1) The person making the nonprobate transfer or creating the
joint tenancy dies before the operative date of this chapter.
(2) The dissolution of marriage or other event that terminates the
status of the nonprobate transfer beneficiary or joint tenant as a
surviving spouse occurs before the operative date of this chapter.