{"code":"PROB","codeName":"Probate Code","section":"553","citation":"Prob. Code, § 553","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 2. GENERAL PROVISIONS [100. - 890.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/division-2"},{"name":"PART 13. LITIGATION INVOLVING DECEDENT [550. - 555.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/division-2/part-13"},{"name":"CHAPTER 1. Liability of Decedent Covered byInsurance [550. - 555.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/division-2/part-13/chapter-1"}],"history":"Enacted by Stats. 1990, Ch. 79.","effective":null,"html":"<p>The insurer may deny or otherwise contest its liability in an action under this chapter or by an independent action. Unless the personal representative is joined as a party, a judgment in the action under this chapter or in the independent action does not adjudicate rights by or against the estate.</p>","text":"The insurer may deny or otherwise contest its liability in an action under this chapter or by an independent action. Unless the personal representative is joined as a party, a judgment in the action under this chapter or in the independent action does not adjudicate rights by or against the estate.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/liability-of-decedent-covered-byinsurance-553","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}