California Probate Code

§ 3500

PROB § 3500Div. 4 · Part 8 · Ch. 3

Statute text

(a)When a minor has a disputed claim for damages, money, or other property and does not have a guardian of the estate, the following persons have the right to compromise, or to execute a covenant not to sue on or a covenant not to enforce judgment on, the claim, unless the claim is against such person or persons:

(1)Either parent if the parents of the minor are not living separate and apart.

(2)The parent having the care, custody, or control of the minor if the parents of the minor are living separate and apart.

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Legislative history

Enacted by Stats. 1990, Ch. 79.