California Probate Code CHAPTER 7 - Partition or Allotment of Property

• Section 11950.
  (a) If two or more beneficiaries are entitled to the distribution of undivided interests in property and have not agreed among themselves to a partition, allotment,...
• Section 11951.
  (a) A petition under this chapter may be filed at any time before an order for distribution of the affected property becomes final.(b) The petition shall:(1) Describe the...
• Section 11952.
  (a) Notice of the hearing on the petition shall be given as provided in Section 1220 to the personal representative and to the persons entitled to...
• Section 11953.
  (a) The court shall partition, allot, or otherwise divide the property so that each party receives property with a value proportionate to the value of the...
• Section 11954.
  (a) The court, in its discretion, may appoint one or three referees to partition property capable of being partitioned, if requested to do so by a...
• Section 11955.
  The expenses of partition shall be equitably apportioned by the court among the parties, but each party must pay the party’s own attorney’s fees. The...
• Section 11956.
  (a) The partition, allotment, or other division made by the court shall control in proceedings for distribution, unless modified for good cause on reasonable notice.(b) The proceedings...

Last modified: October 22, 2018