California Probate Code

§ 9830

PROB § 9830Div. 7 · Part 5 · Ch. 9

Statute text

(a)Unless this chapter or some other applicable statute requires court authorization or approval, if it is to the advantage of the estate, the personal representative may do any of the following without court authorization, instruction, approval, or confirmation:

(1)Compromise or settle a claim, action, or proceeding by or for the benefit of, or against, the decedent, the personal representative, or the estate, including the giving of a covenant not to sue.

(2)Extend, renew, or in any manner modify the terms of an obligation owing to or in favor of the decedent or the estate.

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Legislative history

Enacted by Stats. 1990, Ch. 79.