{"code":"PROB","codeName":"Probate Code","section":"19320","citation":"Prob. Code, § 19320","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 10. Allocation of Debts Between Trust and Surviving Spouse [19320. - 19326.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/division-9/part-8/chapter-10"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 2015, Ch. 48, Sec. 8.   (SB 785)   Effective January 1, 2016.","effective":"2016-01-01","html":"<p>If it appears that a debt of the deceased settlor has been paid or is payable in whole or in part from property in the deceased settlor’s trust, then the trustee, the surviving spouse, the personal representative, if any, of a deceased settlor’s probate estate, or a beneficiary may petition for an order to allocate the debt.</p>","text":"If it appears that a debt of the deceased settlor has been paid or is payable in whole or in part from property in the deceased settlor’s trust, then the trustee, the surviving spouse, the personal representative, if any, of a deceased settlor’s probate estate, or a beneficiary may petition for an order to allocate the debt.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/allocation-of-debts-between-trust-and-surviving-spouse-19320","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}