{"code":"PROB","codeName":"Probate Code","section":"8521","citation":"Prob. Code, § 8521","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) Unless the will provides otherwise or the court in its discretion orders otherwise, if a vacancy occurs in the office of fewer than all personal representatives, the remaining personal representatives shall complete the administration of the estate.</p><p>(b) The court, on the filing of a petition alleging that a vacancy has occurred in the office of fewer than all personal representatives, may order the clerk to issue appropriate amended letters to the remaining personal representatives.</p>","text":"(a) Unless the will provides otherwise or the court in its discretion orders otherwise, if a vacancy occurs in the office of fewer than all personal representatives, the remaining personal representatives shall complete the administration of the estate. (b) The court, on the filing of a petition alleging that a vacancy has occurred in the office of fewer than all personal representatives, may order the clerk to issue appropriate amended letters to the remaining personal representatives.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/changes-in-administration-8521","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}