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California Statutes

§ 9788. — 9788. (Enacted by Stats. 1990, Ch. 79.)

California § 9788.
JurisdictionCalifornia
Code PROBProbate Code - PROB
Div. 7.DIVISION 7. ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES OF DECEDENTS
Part 5.PART 5. ESTATE MANAGEMENT
Ch. 6.CHAPTER 6. Abandonment of Tangible Personal Property

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Cal. Probate Code - PROB Code § 9788. (2026).

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(a)Notwithstanding Sections 9783 and 9784, the personal representative may abandon or dispose of the property without court authorization if the person who made the objection or obtained the restraining order fails to take possession of the property at his or her expense within 10 days after the personal representative requests that the person do so.
(b)A person who takes possession of estate property pursuant to this section is liable for the safekeeping of the property until a court order is made relieving the person of this obligation.

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Legislative History

Enacted by Stats. 1990, Ch. 79.
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