Pecuniary Gift – Probate Code 21117
Current as of January 20, 2022 | Updated by California Business Lawyer & Corporate Lawyer
California Code, Probate Code – PROB § 21117
§ 21117. Classification of testamentary gifts
At-death transfers are classified as follows:
(a) A specific gift is a transfer of specifically identifiable property.
(b) A general gift is a transfer from the general assets of the transferor that does not give specific property.
(c) A demonstrative gift is a general gift that specifies the fund or property from which the transfer is primarily to be made.
(d) A general pecuniary gift is a pecuniary gift within the meaning of Section 21118 .
(e) An annuity is a general pecuniary gift that is payable periodically.
(f) A residuary gift is a transfer of property that remains after all specific and general gifts have been satisfied.