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Probate Code § 8420 (Cal.) · DecisionDepot

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California Probate Code

§ 8420

PROB § 8420Div. 7 · Part 2 · Ch. 4 · Art. 2

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The person named as executor in the decedent’s will has the right to appointment as personal representative.

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Enacted by Stats. 1990, Ch. 79.

Source: California Probate Code § 8420 from the California Legislative Information (public record). DecisionDepot is for informational use only and is not legal advice — verify against the official source before relying on this text.