California Probate Code ARTICLE 5 - Compromise of Claims and Actions; Extension, Renewal, or Modification of Obligations

• Section 2500.
  (a) Unless this article or some other applicable statute requires court authorization or approval, if it is to the advantage of the estate, the guardian or...
• Section 2501.
  (a) Except as provided in subdivision (b), court approval is required for a compromise, settlement, extension, renewal, or modification which affects any of the following:(1) Title to...
• Section 2502.
  Court approval is required for a compromise or settlement of a matter when the transaction requires the transfer or encumbrance of property of the estate,...
• Section 2503.
  Court approval is required for any of the following:(a) A compromise or settlement of a claim by the ward or conservatee against the guardian or conservator...
• Section 2504.
  Court approval is required for the compromise or settlement of any of the following:(a) A claim for the support, maintenance, or education of (1) the ward...
• Section 2505.
  (a) Subject to subdivision (c), where the claim or matter is the subject of a pending action or proceeding, the court approval required by this article...
• Section 2506.
  Where approval of the court in which the guardianship or conservatorship proceeding is pending is required under this article, the guardian or conservator shall file...
• Section 2507.
  Notwithstanding Sections 2500 to 2506, inclusive:(a) Whenever another statute requires, provides a procedure for, or dispenses with court approval of a compromise, settlement, extension, renewal, or...

Last modified: October 22, 2018