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Probate Code § 6500

CHAPTER 1. Temporary Possession of Family Dwelling and Exempt Property

Current as of September 28, 2026Prob. Code, § 6500Official source ↗

Enacted by Stats. 1990, Ch. 79.

Until the inventory is filed and for a period of 60 days thereafter, or for such other period as may be ordered by the court for good cause on petition therefor, the decedent’s surviving spouse and minor children are entitled to remain in possession of the family dwelling, the wearing apparel of the family, the household furniture, and the other property of the decedent exempt from enforcement of a money judgment.