{"code":"PROB","codeName":"Probate Code","section":"9831","citation":"Prob. Code, § 9831","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 9. Compromise of Claims and Actions; Extension, Renewal, or Modification of Obligations [9830. - 9839.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/division-7/part-5/chapter-9"}],"history":"Enacted by Stats. 1990, Ch. 79.","effective":null,"html":"<p>Unless the time for filing creditor claims has expired, authorization by order of court is required for a compromise or settlement of a claim, action, or proceeding by or for the benefit of, or against, the decedent, the personal representative, or the estate.</p>","text":"Unless the time for filing creditor claims has expired, authorization by order of court is required for a compromise or settlement of a claim, action, or proceeding by or for the benefit of, or against, the decedent, the personal representative, or the estate.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/compromise-of-claims-and-actions-extension-renewal-or-9831","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}