California Statutes
§ 13604. — 13604. (Enacted by Stats. 1990, Ch. 79.)
California § 13604.
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. 4.CHAPTER 4. Collection by Affidavit of Compensation Owed to Deceased Spouse
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Cal. Probate Code - PROB Code § 13604. (2026).
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(a)If the employer refuses to pay as required by this chapter, the surviving spouse may recover the amount the surviving spouse is entitled to receive under this chapter in an action brought for that purpose against the employer.
(b)If an action is brought against the employer under this section, the court shall award reasonable attorney’s fees to the surviving spouse if the court finds that the employer acted unreasonably in refusing to pay as required by this chapter.
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Legislative History
Enacted by Stats. 1990, Ch. 79.
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