(a)
Any will executed by a veteran who was a member of the home at the time of death, whether executed prior or subsequent to January 1, 1984, which purports to leave any part of the veteran’s estate to any officer or employee of the home, unless that officer or employee would be eligible to take by intestate succession under the probate laws of this state, is void as to that provision. This subdivision shall apply only to veterans becoming members of the home on or after January 1, 1984.(b)
Any will heretofore or hereafter executed by a veteran, whether executed before or after admission to the home, shall not be valid as to any provision therein contained which purports to dispose, either directly or indirectly, of moneys or personal property to other than the spouse, children, grandchildren, or father or mother of the veteran. This section does not apply to any veteran who is not a member of the home at the time of death. This subdivision shall apply only to veterans who became members of the home prior to January 1, 1984.
Source:
Section 1035.1, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=MVC§ionNum=1035.1..