California Statutes
§ 13561. — 13561. (Added by Stats. 1991, Ch. 1055, Sec. 57.)
California § 13561.
JurisdictionCalifornia
Code PROBProbate Code - PROB
Div. 8.DIVISION 8. DISPOSITION OF ESTATE WITHOUT ADMINISTRATION
Part 2.PART 2. PASSAGE OF PROPERTY TO SURVIVING SPOUSE WITHOUT ADMINISTRATION
Ch. 3.5.CHAPTER 3.5. Liability for Decedent’s Property
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Cal. Probate Code - PROB Code § 13561. (2026).
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(a)If the decedent’s property is in the possession or control of the surviving spouse at the time of the decedent’s death, the surviving spouse is personally liable to the extent provided in Section 13563 to any person having a superior right by testate succession from the decedent.
(b)An action to impose liability under this section is forever barred three years after the death of the decedent. The three-year period specified in this subdivision is not tolled for any reason.
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Legislative History
Added by Stats. 1991, Ch. 1055, Sec. 57.
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