{"code":"PROB","codeName":"Probate Code","section":"8505","citation":"Prob. Code, § 8505","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 6. Removal From Office [8500. - 8505.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/division-7/part-2/chapter-4/article-6"}],"history":"Enacted by Stats. 1990, Ch. 79.","effective":null,"html":"<p>(a) A personal representative may be removed from office if the personal representative is found in contempt for disobeying an order of the court.</p><p>(b) Notwithstanding any other provision of this article, a personal representative may be removed from office under this section by a court order reciting the facts and without further showing or notice.</p>","text":"(a) A personal representative may be removed from office if the personal representative is found in contempt for disobeying an order of the court. (b) Notwithstanding any other provision of this article, a personal representative may be removed from office under this section by a court order reciting the facts and without further showing or notice.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/removal-from-office-8505","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}