{"code":"PROB","codeName":"Probate Code","section":"9820","citation":"Prob. Code, § 9820","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 5. ESTATE MANAGEMENT [9600. - 10382.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/division-7/part-5"},{"name":"CHAPTER 8. Actions and Proceedings by or Against Personal Representative [9820. - 9823.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/division-7/part-5/chapter-8"}],"history":"Enacted by Stats. 1990, Ch. 79.","effective":null,"html":"<p>The personal representative may:</p><p>(a) Commence and maintain actions and proceedings for the benefit of the estate.</p><p>(b) Defend actions and proceedings against the decedent, the personal representative, or the estate.</p>","text":"The personal representative may: (a) Commence and maintain actions and proceedings for the benefit of the estate. (b) Defend actions and proceedings against the decedent, the personal representative, or the estate.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/actions-and-proceedings-by-or-against-personal-9820","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}