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HomeWelfare and Institutions CodeDiv. 9Pt. 3Ch. 2Art. 2§ 11260 Child Estate Share Exclusion

§ 11260 Child Estate Share Exclusion

Welfare and Institutions Code·California
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§ 11260 Child Estate Share Exclusion

This law says that if a kid is supposed to get money or stuff from someone who died, but they can't use it right now, it doesn't count as their property yet.

Key Takeaways

  • •If a kid inherits money or stuff but can’t use it yet, it’s not counted as theirs.
  • •This only applies if the money or stuff hasn’t been given to them and they can’t use it now.
  • •It’s about waiting until the right time to call it theirs.

Example

A grandpa leaves money for his 5-year-old grandkid in his will, but the money is locked away until the kid turns 18.

Even though the grandkid will get the money later, this law says it’s not theirs yet because they can’t use it now.

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

Official Source
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§ 11260 Child Estate Share Exclusion

A child’s share of any estate, which share has not been distributed and of which he has no present economic use, does not constitute property for the purpose of this chapter. (Added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1784.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

child’s shareestatepropertypresent economic use

Related Statutes

  • § 11257 Child Property Aid Limits
  • § 6509 Developmental Disability Commitment Orders
  • § 10600 State Social Services Oversight
  • § 10600.1 Social Services Department Duties
  • § 10600.2 Department Property Control

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Welfare and Institutions Code. Section 11260.
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