§ 600 Except to the extent that the common law rules governing powers of …
§ 601 If the law existing at the time of the creation of a power of …

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Terms Used In California Codes > Probate Code > Division 2 > Part 14 > Chapter 1 - General Provisions

  • Common law: The legal system that originated in England and is now in use in the United States. It is based on judicial decisions rather than legislative action.
  • County: includes "city and county. See California Streets and Highways Code 14
  • Power of appointment: means a power that enables a powerholder acting in a nonfiduciary capacity to designate a recipient of an ownership interest in or another power of appointment over the appointive property. See California Probate Code 610
  • Statute: A law passed by a legislature.