§ 10207. — 10207. (Enacted by Stats. 1990, Ch. 79.)

California § 10207.

• Jurisdiction: California
• Code PROB: Probate Code - PROB
• Div. 7.: DIVISION 7. ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES OF DECEDENTS
• Part 5.: PART 5. ESTATE MANAGEMENT
• Ch. 18.: CHAPTER 18. Sales
• Art. 4.: ARTICLE 4. Special Provisions Applicable to Particular Types of Property

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(a)
Real property suitable for a shift-in-land-use loan to develop grazing or pasture facilities may be sold under this section by the personal representative to a grazing or pasture association in conformity with the federal Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. Sec. 1921, et seq.) after authorization by order of the court.
(b)
The personal representative or any interested person may file a petition for an order under this section. Notice of the hearing on the petition shall be given as provided in Section 1220.
(c)
An order for sale of property under this section may be made only if the court determines both of the following:
(1)
Either the sale is made pursuant to the will of the decedent or all of the following have consented to the sale:
(A)
Each known heir whose interest in the estate would be affected by the sale.
(B)
Each known devisee who has an interest in the property under the decedent’s will.
(2)
The sale will not jeopardize the rights of creditors of the estate.
(d)
If the court makes an order authorizing sale of the property, the personal representative may make the sale in accord with the terms and conditions set out in the order, subject to the following requirements:
(1)
Except as provided in Sections 10002, 10301, 10303, and 10503, notice of the time and place of the sale shall be published pursuant to Section 10300.
(2)
The price of the sale made shall be not less than the value of the property as established by an independent and competent appraiser mutually acceptable to the federal government, the grazing or pasture association, and the personal representative.
(3)
Except as provided in Sections 10002 and 10503, the sale shall be reported to and confirmed by the court as provided in Article 6 (commencing with Section 10300) before title to the property passes, but the sale may be made irrespective of whether a higher bid is made to the court at the hearing on the petition to confirm the sale.

Legislative History

Enacted by Stats. 1990, Ch. 79.