Section 5122 Of Article 2. Definitions From California Probate Code >> Division 5. >> Part 2. >> Chapter 1. >> Article 2.

. (a) "Account" means a contract of deposit of funds between a depositor and a financial institution, and includes a checking account, savings account, certificate of deposit, share account, and other like arrangement.
  (b) "Account" does not include:
  (1) An account established for deposit of funds of a partnership, joint venture, or other association for business purposes.
  (2) An account controlled by one or more persons as the duly authorized agent or trustee for a corporation, unincorporated association, or charitable or civic organization.
  (3) A regular fiduciary or trust account where the relationship is established other than by deposit agreement.
  (4) An account established for the deposit of funds of the estate of a ward, conservatee, or decedent.