{"code":"PROB","codeName":"Probate Code","section":"11401","citation":"Prob. Code, § 11401","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 9. PAYMENT OF DEBTS [11400. - 11467.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/division-7/part-9"},{"name":"CHAPTER 1. Definitions and Preliminary Provisions [11400. - 11405.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/division-7/part-9/chapter-1"},{"name":"ARTICLE 1. Definitions [11400. - 11402.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/division-7/part-9/chapter-1/article-1"}],"history":"Enacted by Stats. 1990, Ch. 79.","effective":null,"html":"<p>“Debt” means:</p><p>(a) A claim that is established under Part 4 (commencing with Section <a href=\"/prob/9000\">9000</a>) or that is otherwise payable in the course of administration.</p><p>(b) An expense of administration.</p><p>(c) A charge against the estate including, but not limited to, taxes, expenses of last illness, and family allowance.</p>","text":"“Debt” means: (a) A claim that is established under Part 4 (commencing with Section 9000) or that is otherwise payable in the course of administration. (b) An expense of administration. (c) A charge against the estate including, but not limited to, taxes, expenses of last illness, and family allowance.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/definitions-11401","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}