{"code":"PROB","codeName":"Probate Code","section":"8540","citation":"Prob. Code, § 8540","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 8. Special Administrators [8540. - 8547.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/division-7/part-2/chapter-4/article-8"}],"history":"Enacted by Stats. 1990, Ch. 79.","effective":null,"html":"<p>(a) If the circumstances of the estate require the immediate appointment of a personal representative, the court may appoint a special administrator to exercise any powers that may be appropriate under the circumstances for the preservation of the estate.</p><p>(b) The appointment may be for a specified term, to perform particular acts, or on any other terms specified in the court order.</p>","text":"(a) If the circumstances of the estate require the immediate appointment of a personal representative, the court may appoint a special administrator to exercise any powers that may be appropriate under the circumstances for the preservation of the estate. (b) The appointment may be for a specified term, to perform particular acts, or on any other terms specified in the court order.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/special-administrators-8540","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}