2009 California Probate Code - Section 12500-12507 :: Chapter 1. Definitions

12500.  Unless the provision or context otherwise requires, the
definitions in this chapter govern the construction of this part.

12501.  "Ancillary administration" means proceedings in this state
for administration of the estate of a nondomiciliary decedent.

12502.  "Foreign nation" means a jurisdiction other than a state of
the United States.

12503.  "Foreign nation personal representative" means a personal
representative appointed in a jurisdiction other than a state of the
United States.

12504.  "Local personal representative" means a nondomiciliary
decedent's personal representative appointed in this state.

12505.  "Nondomiciliary decedent" means a person who dies domiciled
in a sister state or foreign nation.

12506.  "Sister state" means a state other than this state.

12507.  "Sister state personal representative" means a personal
representative appointed in a sister state.