{"code":"PROB","codeName":"Probate Code","section":"3111","citation":"Prob. Code, § 3111","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 4. GUARDIANSHIP, CONSERVATORSHIP, AND OTHER PROTECTIVE PROCEEDINGS [1400. - 3925.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/division-4"},{"name":"PART 6. MANAGEMENT OR DISPOSITION OF COMMUNITY PROPERTY WHERE SPOUSE LACKS LEGAL CAPACITY [3000. - 3154.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/division-4/part-6"},{"name":"CHAPTER 3. Proceeding for Particular Transaction [3100. - 3154.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/division-4/part-6/chapter-3"},{"name":"ARTICLE 2. Commencement of Proceeding [3110. - 3113.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/division-4/part-6/chapter-3/article-2"}],"history":"Enacted by Stats. 1990, Ch. 79.","effective":null,"html":"<p>(a) Except as provided in subdivision (b), any of the following persons may file, or join in, a petition under this chapter:</p><p>(1) Either spouse, whether or not the spouse has legal capacity.</p><p>(2) The conservator of either spouse.</p><p>(b) If the petition requests approval of a proposed transaction, at least one of the petitioners shall be either a conservator or a spouse having legal capacity for the transaction.</p>","text":"(a) Except as provided in subdivision (b), any of the following persons may file, or join in, a petition under this chapter: (1) Either spouse, whether or not the spouse has legal capacity. (2) The conservator of either spouse. (b) If the petition requests approval of a proposed transaction, at least one of the petitioners shall be either a conservator or a spouse having legal capacity for the transaction.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/commencement-of-proceeding-3111","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}