2011 California Code
Probate Code
DIVISION 6. WILLS AND INTESTATE SUCCESSION [6100 - 6806]
CHAPTER 4. Family Allowance
Section 6542


CA Prob Code § 6542 (through 2012 Leg Sess) What's This?

A family allowance commences on the date of the court s order or such other time as may be provided in the court s order, whether before or after the date of the order, as the court in its discretion determines, but the allowance may not be made retroactive to a date earlier than the date of the decedent s death.

(Enacted by Stats. 1990, Ch. 79.)

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