California § 11440. 11440. (Enacted by Stats. 1990, Ch. 79.)

California Statutes

§ 11440. — 11440. (Enacted by Stats. 1990, Ch. 79.)

California § 11440.

JurisdictionCalifornia

Code PROBProbate Code - PROB

Div. 7.DIVISION 7. ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES OF DECEDENTS

Part 9.PART 9. PAYMENT OF DEBTS

Ch. 3.CHAPTER 3. Allocation of Debts Between Estate and Surviving Spouse

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Cal. Probate Code - PROB Code § 11440. (2026).

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If it appears that a debt of the decedent has been paid or is payable in whole or in part by the surviving spouse, or that a debt of the surviving spouse has been paid or is payable in whole or in part from property in the decedent’s estate, the personal representative, the surviving spouse, or a beneficiary may, at any time before an order for final distribution is made, petition for an order to allocate the debt.

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If it appears that a debt of the decedent has been paid or is payable in whole or in part by the surviving spouse, or that a debt of the surviving spouse has been paid or is payable in whole or in part from property in the decedent’s estate, the personal representative, the surviving spouse, or a beneficiary may, at any time before an order for final distribution is made, petition for an order to allocate the debt.

Legislative History

Enacted by Stats. 1990, Ch. 79.

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