{"code":"PROB","codeName":"Probate Code","section":"6606","citation":"Prob. Code, § 6606","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 6. WILLS AND INTESTATE SUCCESSION [6100. - 6806.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/division-6"},{"name":"PART 3. FAMILY PROTECTION [6500. - 6615.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/division-6/part-3"},{"name":"CHAPTER 6. Small Estate Set-Aside [6600. - 6615.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/division-6/part-3/chapter-6"}],"history":"Enacted by Stats. 1990, Ch. 79.","effective":null,"html":"<p>(a) A petition may be filed under this chapter by any of the following: </p><p>(1) The person named in the will of the decedent as executor.</p><p>(2) The surviving spouse of the decedent.</p><p>(3) The guardian of a minor child of the decedent.</p><p>(4) A child of the decedent who was a minor at the time the decedent died.</p><p>(5) The personal representative if a personal representative has been appointed for the decedent’s estate.</p><p>(b) The guardian of a minor child of the decedent may file the petition without authorization or approval of the court in which the guardianship proceeding is pending.</p>","text":"(a) A petition may be filed under this chapter by any of the following: (1) The person named in the will of the decedent as executor. (2) The surviving spouse of the decedent. (3) The guardian of a minor child of the decedent. (4) A child of the decedent who was a minor at the time the decedent died. (5) The personal representative if a personal representative has been appointed for the decedent’s estate. (b) The guardian of a minor child of the decedent may file the petition without authorization or approval of the court in which the guardianship proceeding is pending.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/small-estate-set-aside-6606","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}