{"code":"PROB","codeName":"Probate Code","section":"8460","citation":"Prob. Code, § 8460","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 4. Administrators [8460. - 8469.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/division-7/part-2/chapter-4/article-4"}],"history":"Enacted by Stats. 1990, Ch. 79.","effective":null,"html":"<p>(a) If the decedent dies intestate, the court shall appoint an administrator as personal representative.</p><p>(b) The court may appoint one or more persons as administrator.</p>","text":"(a) If the decedent dies intestate, the court shall appoint an administrator as personal representative. (b) The court may appoint one or more persons as administrator.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/administrators-8460","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}