{"code":"PROB","codeName":"Probate Code","section":"58","citation":"Prob. Code, § 58","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 1. PRELIMINARY PROVISIONS AND DEFINITIONS [1. - 88.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/division-1"},{"name":"PART 2. DEFINITIONS [20. - 88.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/division-1/part-2"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 2004, Ch. 888, Sec. 1.   Effective January 1, 2005.","effective":"2005-01-01","html":"<p>(a) “Personal representative” means executor, administrator, administrator with the will annexed, special administrator, successor personal representative, public administrator acting pursuant to Section <a href=\"/prob/7660\">7660</a>, or a person who performs substantially the same function under the law of another jurisdiction governing the person’s status.</p><p>(b) “General personal representative” excludes a special administrator unless the special administrator has the powers, duties, and obligations of a general personal representative under Section <a href=\"/prob/8545\">8545</a>.</p>","text":"(a) “Personal representative” means executor, administrator, administrator with the will annexed, special administrator, successor personal representative, public administrator acting pursuant to Section 7660, or a person who performs substantially the same function under the law of another jurisdiction governing the person’s status. (b) “General personal representative” excludes a special administrator unless the special administrator has the powers, duties, and obligations of a general personal representative under Section 8545.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/definitions-58","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}