California Probate Code CHAPTER 3 - Liability for Debts of Deceased Spouse

  • Section 13550.
    Except as provided in Sections 11446, 13552, 13553, and 13554, upon the death of a married person, the surviving spouse is personally liable for the...
  • Section 13551.
    The liability imposed by Section 13550 shall not exceed the fair market value at the date of the decedent’s death, less the amount of any...
  • Section 13552.
    If proceedings are commenced in this state for the administration of the estate of the deceased spouse and the time for filing claims has commenced,...
  • Section 13553.
    The surviving spouse is not liable under this chapter if all the property described in paragraphs (1) and (2) of subdivision (a) of Section 13502...
  • Section 13554.
    (a) Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, any debt described in Section 13550 may be enforced against the surviving spouse in the same manner as...

Last modified: October 22, 2018