{"code":"PROB","codeName":"Probate Code","section":"8420","citation":"Prob. Code, § 8420","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 7. ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES OF DECEDENTS [7000. - 12591.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/division-7"},{"name":"PART 2. OPENING ESTATE ADMINISTRATION [8000. - 8577.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/division-7/part-2"},{"name":"CHAPTER 4. Appointment of Personal Representative [8400. - 8577.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/division-7/part-2/chapter-4"},{"name":"ARTICLE 2. Executors [8420. - 8425.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/division-7/part-2/chapter-4/article-2"}],"history":"Enacted by Stats. 1990, Ch. 79.","effective":null,"html":"<p>The person named as executor in the decedent’s will has the right to appointment as personal representative.</p>","text":"The person named as executor in the decedent’s will has the right to appointment as personal representative.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/executors-8420","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}