California Probate Code ARTICLE 1 - General Provisions

• Section 8400.
  (a) A person has no power to administer the estate until the person is appointed personal representative and the appointment becomes effective. Appointment of a personal...
• Section 8401.
  (a) Notwithstanding Section 8400, a petitioner for appointment as personal representative may deliver property in the petitioner’s possession to a trust company or financial institution for...
• Section 8402.
  (a) Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, a person is not competent to act as personal representative in any of the following circumstances:(1) The person is...
• Section 8403.
  (a) Before letters are issued, the personal representative shall take and subscribe an oath to perform, according to law, the duties of the office. The oath...
• Section 8404.
  (a) Before letters are issued, the personal representative (other than a trust company or a public administrator) shall file an acknowledgment of receipt of a statement...
• Section 8405.
  Letters shall be signed by the clerk under the seal of the court and shall include:(a) The county from which the letters are issued.(b) The name of...

Last modified: October 22, 2018