{"code":"PROB","codeName":"Probate Code","section":"13550","citation":"Prob. Code, § 13550","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 2. PASSAGE OF PROPERTY TO SURVIVING SPOUSE WITHOUT ADMINISTRATION [13500. - 13660.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/division-8/part-2"},{"name":"CHAPTER 3. Liability for Debts of Deceased Spouse [13550. - 13554.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/division-8/part-2/chapter-3"}],"history":"Enacted by Stats. 1990, Ch. 79.","effective":null,"html":"<p>Except as provided in Sections <a href=\"/prob/11446\">11446</a>, <a href=\"/prob/13552\">13552</a>, <a href=\"/prob/13553\">13553</a>, and <a href=\"/prob/13554\">13554</a>, upon the death of a married person, the surviving spouse is personally liable for the debts of the deceased spouse chargeable against the property described in Section <a href=\"/prob/13551\">13551</a> to the extent provided in Section <a href=\"/prob/13551\">13551</a>.</p>","text":"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 debts of the deceased spouse chargeable against the property described in Section 13551 to the extent provided in Section 13551.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/liability-for-debts-of-deceased-spouse-13550","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}