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HomeProbate CodeDiv. 4Pt. 1Ch. 1§ 1400 Guardianship-Conservatorship Law

§ 1400 Guardianship-Conservatorship Law

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§ 1400 Guardianship-Conservatorship Law

This law lets you refer to the whole group of sections starting at 1400, 1500, 1800, and 2100 as the "Guardianship-Conservatorship Law".

Key Takeaways

  • •Gives a simple name for a big set of sections.
  • •Makes it easier for people to talk about those sections.
  • •Was created in 1990 (Stats. 1990, Ch. 79).

Example

A social worker writes a report and says, "According to the Guardianship-Conservatorship Law (sections 1400‑2100)..."

Instead of listing each section number, they can just use the short name because the law says those sections may be called the Guardianship-Conservatorship Law.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 1400 Guardianship-Conservatorship Law

The portion of this division consisting of Part 1 (commencing with Section 1400), Part 2 (commencing with Section 1500), Part 3 (commencing with Section 1800), and Part 4 (commencing with Section 2100) may be cited as the Guardianship-Conservatorship Law. (Enacted by Stats. 1990, Ch. 79.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

Guardianship-Conservatorship LawPart 1Part 2Part 3Part 4

Related Statutes

  • § 1517 Guardianship Exemptions
  • § 1000 Probate Proceedings Civil Rules
  • § 1001 Judicial Council Rulemaking Authority
  • § 1002 Court Discretion On Costs
  • § 1003 Guardian Ad Litem Appointment

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Probate Code. Section 1400.
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