(a) Notwithstanding subdivision (c) of Section 2610, the property described in the inventory may be appraised by the public guardian and need not be appraised by a probate referee if the public guardian files with the inventory an appraisal showing that the estimated value of the property in the estate does not exceed the amount prescribed in Section 13100.
(b) If the conservator seeks authority pursuant to subdivision (b) of Section 2540 to sell the conservatee’s personal residence, whether or not it is real property, or if the conservator seeks authority pursuant to Section 2590 to sell the conservatee’s real property, valued in excess of ten thousand dollars ($10,000), or an item of personal property valued in excess of ten thousand dollars ($10,000) that is not a security sold pursuant to subdivision (a) of Section 2544, that property shall be appraised by a probate referee.
(Amended by Stats. 1996, Ch. 86, Sec. 3. Effective January 1, 1997.)
Last modified: October 25, 2018