California Statutes
§ 8421. — 8421. (Enacted by Stats. 1990, Ch. 79.)
California § 8421.
JurisdictionCalifornia
Code PROBProbate Code - PROB
Div. 7.DIVISION 7. ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES OF DECEDENTS
Part 2.PART 2. OPENING ESTATE ADMINISTRATION
Ch. 4.CHAPTER 4. Appointment of Personal Representative
Art. 2.ARTICLE 2. Executors
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Cal. Probate Code - PROB Code § 8421. (2026).
Text
If a person is not named as executor in a will but it appears by the terms of the will that the testator intended to commit the execution of the will and the administration of the estate to the person, the person is entitled to appointment as personal representative in the same manner as if named as executor.
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Legislative History
Enacted by Stats. 1990, Ch. 79.
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