{"code":"PROB","codeName":"Probate Code","section":"13007","citation":"Prob. Code, § 13007","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 8. DISPOSITION OF ESTATE WITHOUT ADMINISTRATION [13000. - 13660.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/division-8"},{"name":"PART 1. COLLECTION OR TRANSFER OF SMALL ESTATE WITHOUT ADMINISTRATION [13000. - 13211.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/division-8/part-1"},{"name":"CHAPTER 1. Definitions [13000. - 13007.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/division-8/part-1/chapter-1"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1992, Ch. 871, Sec. 15.   Effective January 1, 1993.","effective":"1993-01-01","html":"<p>“Proceeding” means either that a petition is currently pending in this state for administration of a decedent’s estate under Division 7 (commencing with Section <a href=\"/prob/7000\">7000</a>), a special administrator for the decedent’s estate has been appointed in this state and is now serving, or a personal representative for the decedent’s estate has been appointed in this state with general powers. “Proceeding” does not include a petition for administration which was dismissed without the appointment of a personal representative, any proceeding under Division 8 (commencing with Section <a href=\"/prob/13000\">13000</a>), or any action or proceeding in another state.</p>","text":"“Proceeding” means either that a petition is currently pending in this state for administration of a decedent’s estate under Division 7 (commencing with Section 7000), a special administrator for the decedent’s estate has been appointed in this state and is now serving, or a personal representative for the decedent’s estate has been appointed in this state with general powers. “Proceeding” does not include a petition for administration which was dismissed without the appointment of a personal representative, any proceeding under Division 8 (commencing with Section 13000), or any action or proceeding in another state.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/definitions-13007","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}