California § 551. 551. (Amended by Stats. 1992, Ch. 178, Sec. 30.)

California Statutes

§ 551. — 551. (Amended by Stats. 1992, Ch. 178, Sec. 30.)

California § 551.

JurisdictionCalifornia

Code PROBProbate Code - PROB

Div. 2.DIVISION 2. GENERAL PROVISIONS

Part 13.PART 13. LITIGATION INVOLVING DECEDENT

Ch. 1.CHAPTER 1. Liability of Decedent Covered byInsurance

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Cal. Probate Code - PROB Code § 551. (2026).

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Notwithstanding Section 366.2 of the Code of Civil Procedure, if the limitations period otherwise applicable to the action has not expired at the time of the decedent’s death, an action under this chapter may be commenced within one year after the expiration of the limitations period otherwise applicable.

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