{"code":"PROB","codeName":"Probate Code","section":"8543","citation":"Prob. Code, § 8543","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>Subject to subdivision (b) of Section <a href=\"/prob/8481\">8481</a>, the court shall direct that no bond be given in either of the following cases:</p><p>(a) The will waives the requirement of a bond and the person named as executor in the will is appointed special administrator.</p><p>(b) All beneficiaries waive in writing the requirement of a bond and the written waivers are attached to the petition for appointment of the special administrator. This paragraph does not apply if the will requires a bond.</p>","text":"Subject to subdivision (b) of Section 8481, the court shall direct that no bond be given in either of the following cases: (a) The will waives the requirement of a bond and the person named as executor in the will is appointed special administrator. (b) All beneficiaries waive in writing the requirement of a bond and the written waivers are attached to the petition for appointment of the special administrator. This paragraph does not apply if the will requires a bond.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/special-administrators-8543","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}