{"code":"PROB","codeName":"Probate Code","section":"10553","citation":"Prob. Code, § 10553","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 7. ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES OF DECEDENTS [7000. - 12591.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/division-7"},{"name":"PART 6. INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES [10400. - 10592.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/division-7/part-6"},{"name":"CHAPTER 3. Administration Under Independent Administration Authority [10500. - 10564.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/division-7/part-6/chapter-3"},{"name":"ARTICLE 4. Powers Exercisable Without Giving Notice of Proposed Action [10550. - 10564.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/division-7/part-6/chapter-3/article-4"}],"history":"Enacted by Stats. 1990, Ch. 79.","effective":null,"html":"<p>The personal representative has the power to do all of the following:</p><p>(a) Commence and maintain actions and proceedings for the benefit of the estate.</p><p>(b) Defend actions and proceedings against the decedent, the personal representative, or the estate.</p>","text":"The personal representative has the power to do all of the following: (a) Commence and maintain actions and proceedings for the benefit of the estate. (b) Defend actions and proceedings against the decedent, the personal representative, or the estate.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/powers-exercisable-without-giving-notice-of-proposed-action-10553","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}