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Probate Code § 10553

ARTICLE 4. Powers Exercisable Without Giving Notice of Proposed Action

Current as of September 28, 2026Prob. Code, § 10553Official source ↗

Enacted by Stats. 1990, Ch. 79.

The personal representative has the power to do all of the following:

(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.