California Probate Code

§ 8540

PROB § 8540Div. 7 · Part 2 · Ch. 4 · Art. 8

Statute text

(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.

Legislative history

Enacted by Stats. 1990, Ch. 79.