California Statutes
§ 8540. — 8540. (Enacted by Stats. 1990, Ch. 79.)
California § 8540.
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. 8.ARTICLE 8. Special Administrators
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Cal. Probate Code - PROB Code § 8540. (2026).
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(a)If the circumstances of the estate require the immediate appointment of a personal representative, the court may appoint a special administrator to exercise any powers that may be appropriate under the circumstances for the preservation of the estate.
(b)The appointment may be for a specified term, to perform particular acts, or on any other terms specified in the court order.
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Legislative History
Enacted by Stats. 1990, Ch. 79.
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