{"code":"PROB","codeName":"Probate Code","section":"9255","citation":"Prob. Code, § 9255","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 4. CREDITOR CLAIMS [9000. - 9399.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/division-7/part-4"},{"name":"CHAPTER 6. Allowance and Rejection of Claims [9250. - 9256.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/division-7/part-4/chapter-6"}],"history":"Enacted by Stats. 1990, Ch. 79.","effective":null,"html":"<p>(a) The personal representative may allow a claim, or the court or judge may approve a claim, in part. The allowance or approval shall state the amount for which the claim is allowed or approved.</p><p>(b) A creditor who refuses to accept the amount allowed or approved in satisfaction of the claim may bring an action on the claim in the manner provided in Chapter 8 (commencing with Section <a href=\"/prob/9350\">9350</a>). The creditor may not recover costs in the action unless the creditor recovers an amount greater than that allowed or approved.</p>","text":"(a) The personal representative may allow a claim, or the court or judge may approve a claim, in part. The allowance or approval shall state the amount for which the claim is allowed or approved. (b) A creditor who refuses to accept the amount allowed or approved in satisfaction of the claim may bring an action on the claim in the manner provided in Chapter 8 (commencing with Section 9350). The creditor may not recover costs in the action unless the creditor recovers an amount greater than that allowed or approved.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/allowance-and-rejection-of-claims-9255","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}