2011 California Code
Probate Code
DIVISION 5. NONPROBATE TRANSFERS [5000 - 5705]
ARTICLE 2. Definitions
Section 5144


CA Prob Code § 5144 (through 2012 Leg Sess) What's This?

Proof of death includes any of the following:

(a) An original or attested or certified copy of a death certificate.

(b) A record or report that is prima facie evidence of death under Section 103550 of the Health and Safety Code, Sections 1530 to 1532, inclusive, of the Evidence Code, or another statute of this state.

(Amended by Stats. 1996, Ch. 1023, Sec. 400. Effective September 29, 1996.)

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