Cal. Probate Code § 5122 : California Probate Code — Nonprobate Transfers — Short Title And Definitions — Definitions — Account Date: 31 Aug 2016 TEXT PDF Current through the 2016 Legislative Session (a) "Account" means a contract of deposit of funds between a depositor and a financial institution, and includes a checking account, savings account, certificate of deposit, share account, and other like arrangement. (b) "Account" does not include: (1) An account established for deposit of funds of a partnership, joint venture, or other association for business purposes. (2) An account controlled by one or more persons as the duly authorized agent or trustee for a corporation, unincorporated association, or charitable or civic organization. (3) A regular fiduciary or trust account where the relationship is established other than by deposit agreement. (4) An account established for the deposit of funds of the estate of a ward, conservatee, or decedent. Ca. Prob. Code § 5122