“Dependent” means an immediate family or blood relative of the decedent who relied on the decedent for support and who is entitled to receive estate property.

Note: Authority cited: Section 20, Health and Safety Code; and Sections 10725 and 14124.5, Welfare and Institutions Code. Reference: Section 1396p(b), 42 USC; Section 14009.5, Welfare and Institutions Code; Belshé v. Hope (1995) 33 Cal. App. 4th 161; and California Advocates for Nursing Home Reform v. Bontá (2003) 106 Cal. App. 4th 498.

History

1. New section filed 5-10-2006; operative 5-10-2006 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2006, No. 19).

2. Change without regulatory effect amending Note filed 4-15-2008 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2008, No. 16).