In determining the intent of the transferor, a no contest clause shall be strictly construed.

(Added by Stats. 2008, Ch. 174, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 2009. Operative January 1, 2010, by Sec. 3 of Ch. 174.)

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Terms Used In California Probate Code 21312

  • Contest: means a pleading filed with the court by a beneficiary that would result in a penalty under a no contest clause, if the no contest clause is enforced. See California Probate Code 21310
  • Transferor: means the testator, settlor, grantor, owner, or other person who executes an instrument. See California Probate Code 81