{"code":"PROB","codeName":"Probate Code","section":"19005","citation":"Prob. Code, § 19005","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 9. TRUST LAW [15000. - 19530.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/division-9"},{"name":"PART 8. PAYMENT OF CLAIMS, DEBTS, AND EXPENSES FROM REVOCABLE TRUST OF DECEASED SETTLOR [19000. - 19403.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/division-9/part-8"},{"name":"CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [19000. - 19012.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/division-9/part-8/chapter-1"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1991, Ch. 992, Sec. 3.","effective":null,"html":"<p>The trustee may at any time pay, reject, or contest any claim against the deceased settlor or settle any claim by compromise, arbitration, or otherwise. The trustee may also file a petition in the manner set forth in Chapter 2 (commencing with Section <a href=\"/prob/19020\">19020</a>) to settle any claim.</p>","text":"The trustee may at any time pay, reject, or contest any claim against the deceased settlor or settle any claim by compromise, arbitration, or otherwise. The trustee may also file a petition in the manner set forth in Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 19020) to settle any claim.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/general-provisions-19005","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}