{"code":"PROB","codeName":"Probate Code","section":"8522","citation":"Prob. Code, § 8522","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":"Amended by Stats. 2017, Ch. 319, Sec. 69.   (AB 976)   Effective January 1, 2018.","effective":"2018-01-01","html":"<p>(a) If a vacancy occurs in the office of a personal representative and there are no other personal representatives, the court shall appoint a successor personal representative.</p><p>(b) Appointment of a successor personal representative shall be made on petition and notice shall be delivered to interested persons in the manner provided in Article 2 (commencing with Section <a href=\"/prob/8110\">8110</a>) of Chapter 2, and shall be subject to the same priority as for an original appointment of a personal representative. The personal representative of a deceased personal representative is not, as such, entitled to appointment as successor personal representative.</p>","text":"(a) If a vacancy occurs in the office of a personal representative and there are no other personal representatives, the court shall appoint a successor personal representative. (b) Appointment of a successor personal representative shall be made on petition and notice shall be delivered to interested persons in the manner provided in Article 2 (commencing with Section 8110) of Chapter 2, and shall be subject to the same priority as for an original appointment of a personal representative. The personal representative of a deceased personal representative is not, as such, entitled to appointment as successor personal representative.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/changes-in-administration-8522","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}