California Statutes
§ 8521. — 8521. (Enacted by Stats. 1990, Ch. 79.)
California § 8521.
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. 7.ARTICLE 7. Changes in Administration
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Cal. Probate Code - PROB Code § 8521. (2026).
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(a)Unless the will provides otherwise or the court in its discretion orders otherwise, if a vacancy occurs in the office of fewer than all personal representatives, the remaining personal representatives shall complete the administration of the estate.
(b)The court, on the filing of a petition alleging that a vacancy has occurred in the office of fewer than all personal representatives, may order the clerk to issue appropriate amended letters to the remaining personal representatives.
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Legislative History
Enacted by Stats. 1990, Ch. 79.
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