{"code":"PROB","codeName":"Probate Code","section":"8520","citation":"Prob. Code, § 8520","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 7. Changes in Administration [8520. - 8525.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/division-7/part-2/chapter-4/article-7"}],"history":"Enacted by Stats. 1990, Ch. 79.","effective":null,"html":"<p>A vacancy occurs in the office of a personal representative who resigns, dies, or is removed from office under Article 6 (commencing with Section <a href=\"/prob/8500\">8500</a>), or whose authority is otherwise terminated.</p>","text":"A vacancy occurs in the office of a personal representative who resigns, dies, or is removed from office under Article 6 (commencing with Section 8500), or whose authority is otherwise terminated.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/changes-in-administration-8520","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}