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CA Prob Code § 11854 (2021)
2021 California Code|Probate Code - PROB|DIVISION 7 - ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES OF DECEDENTS|PART 10 - DISTRIBUTION OF ESTATE|CHAPTER 5 - Deposit with County Treasurer|Section 11854.

11854.  (a) A person may claim money on deposit in the county treasury by filing a petition with the court that made the order for distribution. The petition shall show the person’s claim or right to the property. Unless the petition is filed by the person named in the decree for distribution of a decedent’s estate, or the legal representative of the person or the person’s estate, the petition shall state the facts required to be stated in a petition for escheated property filed under Section 1355 of the Code of Civil Procedure. On the filing of the petition, the same proceedings shall be had as are required by that section, except that the hearing shall be ex parte unless the court orders otherwise.(b) If so ordered by the court, a copy of the petition shall be served on the Attorney General. The Attorney General may answer the petition, at the Attorney General’s discretion.(c) If the court is satisfied that the claimant has a right to the property claimed, the court shall make an order establishing the right. On presentation of a certified copy of the order, the county auditor shall draw a warrant on the county treasurer for the amount of money covered by the order.(d) A claim for money distributed in the estate of a deceased person made after the deposit of the property in the State Treasury is governed by the provisions of Chapter 3 (commencing with Section 1335) of Title 10 of Part 3 of the Code of Civil Procedure.(Amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 806, Sec. 35. Effective January 1, 1995.)
CA Prob Code § 11900 (2021)
2021 California Code|Probate Code - PROB|DIVISION 7 - ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES OF DECEDENTS|PART 10 - DISTRIBUTION OF ESTATE|CHAPTER 6 - Distribution to State|Section 11900.

11900.  (a) The court shall order property that is not ordered distributed to known beneficiaries to be distributed to the state.(b) Insofar as practicable, any real property or tangible personal property shall be converted to money before distribution to the state.(Enacted by Stats. 1990, Ch. 79.)
CA Prob Code § 11901 (2021)
2021 California Code|Probate Code - PROB|DIVISION 7 - ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES OF DECEDENTS|PART 10 - DISTRIBUTION OF ESTATE|CHAPTER 6 - Distribution to State|Section 11901.

11901.  If the court orders distribution of property in the decedent’s estate to the state, and the order includes words that otherwise create a trust in favor of unknown or unidentified persons as a class, the distribution shall vest in the state both legal and equitable title to the property.(Enacted by Stats. 1990, Ch. 79.)
CA Prob Code § 11902 (2021)
2021 California Code|Probate Code - PROB|DIVISION 7 - ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES OF DECEDENTS|PART 10 - DISTRIBUTION OF ESTATE|CHAPTER 6 - Distribution to State|Section 11902.

11902.  (a) If the court orders distribution to the state, the personal representative shall promptly:(1) Deliver any money to the State Treasurer.(2) Deliver any personal property other than money to the Controller for deposit in the State Treasury.(3) Cause a certified copy of the order to be recorded in the office of the county recorder of each county in which any real property is located.(b) At the time of making a delivery of property or recordation under this section, the personal representative shall deliver to the Controller a certified copy of the order for distribution together with a statement of the date and place of each recording and other appropriate recording information.(Enacted by Stats. 1990, Ch. 79.)
CA Prob Code § 11903 (2021)
2021 California Code|Probate Code - PROB|DIVISION 7 - ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES OF DECEDENTS|PART 10 - DISTRIBUTION OF ESTATE|CHAPTER 6 - Distribution to State|Section 11903.

11903.  (a) Property distributed to the state shall be held by the Treasurer for a period of five years from the date of the order for distribution, within which time any person may claim the property in the manner provided by Title 10 (commencing with Section 1300) of Part 3 of the Code of Civil Procedure.(b) A person who does not claim the property within the time prescribed in this section is forever barred, and the property vests absolutely in the state, subject to the provisions of Title 10 (commencing with Section 1300) of Part 3 of the Code of Civil Procedure.(Enacted by Stats. 1990, Ch. 79.)
CA Prob Code § 11904 (2021)
2021 California Code|Probate Code - PROB|DIVISION 7 - ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES OF DECEDENTS|PART 10 - DISTRIBUTION OF ESTATE|CHAPTER 6 - Distribution to State|Section 11904.

11904.  No deposit of property in an estate shall be made in the county treasury by a personal representative if any other property in the estate is to be or has been distributed to the state under this chapter, but the property that would otherwise be deposited in the county treasury shall be transmitted promptly to the State Treasurer or Controller as provided in this chapter.(Enacted by Stats. 1990, Ch. 79.)
CA Prob Code § 11950 (2021)
2021 California Code|Probate Code - PROB|DIVISION 7 - ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES OF DECEDENTS|PART 10 - DISTRIBUTION OF ESTATE|CHAPTER 7 - Partition or Allotment of Property|Section 11950.

11950.  (a) If two or more beneficiaries are entitled to the distribution of undivided interests in property and have not agreed among themselves to a partition, allotment, or other division of the property, any of them, or the personal representative at the request of any of them, may petition the court to make a partition, allotment, or other division of the property that will be equitable and will avoid the distribution of undivided interests.(b) A proceeding under this chapter is limited to interests in the property that are subject to administration and does not include other interests except to the extent the owners of other interests in the property consent to be bound by the partition, allotment, or other division.(Enacted by Stats. 1990, Ch. 79.)
CA Prob Code § 11951 (2021)
2021 California Code|Probate Code - PROB|DIVISION 7 - ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES OF DECEDENTS|PART 10 - DISTRIBUTION OF ESTATE|CHAPTER 7 - Partition or Allotment of Property|Section 11951.

11951.  (a) A petition under this chapter may be filed at any time before an order for distribution of the affected property becomes final.(b) The petition shall:(1) Describe the property.(2) State the names of the persons having or claiming undivided interests.(3) Describe the undivided interests, so far as known to the petitioner.(Enacted by Stats. 1990, Ch. 79.)
CA Prob Code § 11952 (2021)
2021 California Code|Probate Code - PROB|DIVISION 7 - ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES OF DECEDENTS|PART 10 - DISTRIBUTION OF ESTATE|CHAPTER 7 - Partition or Allotment of Property|Section 11952.

11952.  (a) Notice of the hearing on the petition shall be given as provided in Section 1220 to the personal representative and to the persons entitled to distribution of the undivided interests.(b) At the hearing the persons entitled to distribution of the undivided interests shall be considered the parties to the proceeding whether or not they have appeared or filed a responsive pleading. No one shall be considered as a plaintiff or as a defendant.(c) Any objection to the jurisdiction of the court shall be made and resolved in the manner prescribed in Part 19 (commencing with Section 850) of Division 2.(Amended by Stats. 2003, Ch. 32, Sec. 12. Effective January 1, 2004.)
CA Prob Code § 11953 (2021)
2021 California Code|Probate Code - PROB|DIVISION 7 - ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES OF DECEDENTS|PART 10 - DISTRIBUTION OF ESTATE|CHAPTER 7 - Partition or Allotment of Property|Section 11953.

11953.  (a) The court shall partition, allot, or otherwise divide the property so that each party receives property with a value proportionate to the value of the party’s interest in the whole.(b) The court may direct the personal representative to sell property where, under the circumstances, sale would be more equitable than partition and where the property cannot conveniently be allotted to any one party. The sale shall be conducted in the same manner as other sales made during administration of an estate.(c) Any two or more parties may agree to accept undivided interests.(Enacted by Stats. 1990, Ch. 79.)
CA Prob Code § 11954 (2021)
2021 California Code|Probate Code - PROB|DIVISION 7 - ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES OF DECEDENTS|PART 10 - DISTRIBUTION OF ESTATE|CHAPTER 7 - Partition or Allotment of Property|Section 11954.

11954.  (a) The court, in its discretion, may appoint one or three referees to partition property capable of being partitioned, if requested to do so by a party. The number of referees appointed must conform to the request of at least one of the parties.(b) The referees shall have the powers and perform the duties of referees in, and the court shall have the same powers with respect to their report as in, partition actions under Title 10.5 (commencing with Section 872.010) of Part 2 of the Code of Civil Procedure.(Enacted by Stats. 1990, Ch. 79.)
CA Prob Code § 11955 (2021)
2021 California Code|Probate Code - PROB|DIVISION 7 - ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES OF DECEDENTS|PART 10 - DISTRIBUTION OF ESTATE|CHAPTER 7 - Partition or Allotment of Property|Section 11955.

11955.  The expenses of partition shall be equitably apportioned by the court among the parties, but each party must pay the party’s own attorney’s fees. The amount charged to each party shall be included and specified in the order and, to the extent unpaid, constitutes a lien on the property allotted to the party.(Enacted by Stats. 1990, Ch. 79.)
CA Prob Code § 11956 (2021)
2021 California Code|Probate Code - PROB|DIVISION 7 - ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES OF DECEDENTS|PART 10 - DISTRIBUTION OF ESTATE|CHAPTER 7 - Partition or Allotment of Property|Section 11956.

11956.  (a) The partition, allotment, or other division made by the court shall control in proceedings for distribution, unless modified for good cause on reasonable notice.(b) The proceedings leading to the partition, allotment, or other division may be reviewed on appeal from the order for distribution.(Enacted by Stats. 1990, Ch. 79.)
CA Prob Code § 12000 (2021)
2021 California Code|Probate Code - PROB|DIVISION 7 - ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES OF DECEDENTS|PART 10 - DISTRIBUTION OF ESTATE|CHAPTER 8 - Interest and Income Accruing During Administration|Section 12000.

12000.  The provisions of this chapter apply where the intention of the testator is not otherwise indicated by the will.(Enacted by Stats. 1990, Ch. 79.)
CA Prob Code § 12001 (2021)
2021 California Code|Probate Code - PROB|DIVISION 7 - ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES OF DECEDENTS|PART 10 - DISTRIBUTION OF ESTATE|CHAPTER 8 - Interest and Income Accruing During Administration|Section 12001.

12001.  If interest is payable under this chapter, the rate of interest is three percentage points less than the legal rate on judgments in effect one year after the date of the testator’s death and shall not be recomputed in the event of a change in the applicable rate thereafter.(Amended by Stats. 1992, Ch. 871, Sec. 14. Effective January 1, 1993.)
CA Prob Code § 12002 (2021)
2021 California Code|Probate Code - PROB|DIVISION 7 - ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES OF DECEDENTS|PART 10 - DISTRIBUTION OF ESTATE|CHAPTER 8 - Interest and Income Accruing During Administration|Section 12002.

12002.  (a) Except as provided in this section, a specific devise does not bear interest.(b) A specific devise carries with it income on the devised property from the date of death, less expenses attributable to the devised property during administration of the estate. For purposes of this section, expenses attributable to property are expenses that result directly from the use or ownership of the property, including property tax and tax on the income from the property, but excluding estate and generation-skipping transfer taxes.(c) If income of specifically devised property is not sufficient to pay expenses attributable to the property, the deficiency shall be paid out of the estate until the property is distributed to the devisee or the devisee takes possession of or occupies the property, whichever occurs first. To the extent a deficiency paid out of the estate is attributable to the period that commences one year after the testator’s death, whether paid during or after expiration of the one year period following the date of death, the amount paid is a charge against the share of the devisee, and the personal representative has an equitable lien on the specifically devised property as against the devisee in the amount paid.(d) If specifically devised property is sold during administration of the estate, the devisee is entitled to the net income from the property until the date of sale, and to interest on the net sale proceeds thereafter, but no interest accrues during the first year after the testator’s death.(Enacted by Stats. 1990, Ch. 79.)
CA Prob Code § 12003 (2021)
2021 California Code|Probate Code - PROB|DIVISION 7 - ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES OF DECEDENTS|PART 10 - DISTRIBUTION OF ESTATE|CHAPTER 8 - Interest and Income Accruing During Administration|Section 12003.

12003.  If a general pecuniary devise, including a general pecuniary devise in trust, is not distributed within one year after the testator’s death, the devise bears interest thereafter.(Enacted by Stats. 1990, Ch. 79.)
CA Prob Code § 12004 (2021)
2021 California Code|Probate Code - PROB|DIVISION 7 - ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES OF DECEDENTS|PART 10 - DISTRIBUTION OF ESTATE|CHAPTER 8 - Interest and Income Accruing During Administration|Section 12004.

12004.  (a) An annuity commences at the testator’s death and shall be paid at the end of the annual, monthly, or other specified period.(b) If an annuity is not paid at the end of the specified period, it bears interest thereafter, but no interest accrues during the first year after the testator’s death.(Enacted by Stats. 1990, Ch. 79.)
CA Prob Code § 12005 (2021)
2021 California Code|Probate Code - PROB|DIVISION 7 - ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES OF DECEDENTS|PART 10 - DISTRIBUTION OF ESTATE|CHAPTER 8 - Interest and Income Accruing During Administration|Section 12005.

12005.  A devisee of a devise for maintenance is entitled to interest on the amount of any unpaid accumulations of the payments held by the personal representative on each anniversary of the testator’s death, computed from the date of the anniversary.(Enacted by Stats. 1990, Ch. 79.)
CA Prob Code § 12006 (2021)
2021 California Code|Probate Code - PROB|DIVISION 7 - ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES OF DECEDENTS|PART 10 - DISTRIBUTION OF ESTATE|CHAPTER 8 - Interest and Income Accruing During Administration|Section 12006.

12006.  Net income received during administration not paid under other provisions of this chapter and not otherwise devised shall be distributed pro rata as income among all distributees who receive either residuary or intestate property. If a distributee takes for life or for a term of years, the pro rata share of income belongs to the tenant for life or for the term of years.(Enacted by Stats. 1990, Ch. 79.)
CA Prob Code § 12007 (2021)
2021 California Code|Probate Code - PROB|DIVISION 7 - ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES OF DECEDENTS|PART 10 - DISTRIBUTION OF ESTATE|CHAPTER 8 - Interest and Income Accruing During Administration|Section 12007.

12007.  This chapter does not apply in cases where the decedent died before July 1, 1989. In cases where the decedent died before July 1, 1989, the applicable law in effect before July 1, 1989, continues to apply.(Enacted by Stats. 1990, Ch. 79.)
CA Prob Code § 12200 (2021)
2021 California Code|Probate Code - PROB|DIVISION 7 - ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES OF DECEDENTS|PART 11 - CLOSING ESTATE ADMINISTRATION|CHAPTER 1 - Time for Closing Estate|Section 12200.

12200.  The personal representative shall either petition for an order for final distribution of the estate or make a report of status of administration not later than the following times:(a) In an estate for which a federal estate tax return is not required, within one year after the date of issuance of letters.(b) In an estate for which a federal estate tax return is required, within 18 months after the date of issuance of letters.(Enacted by Stats. 1990, Ch. 79.)
CA Prob Code § 12201 (2021)
2021 California Code|Probate Code - PROB|DIVISION 7 - ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES OF DECEDENTS|PART 11 - CLOSING ESTATE ADMINISTRATION|CHAPTER 1 - Time for Closing Estate|Section 12201.

12201.  If a report of status of administration is made under Section 12200:(a) The report shall show the condition of the estate, the reasons why the estate cannot be distributed and closed, and an estimate of the time needed to close administration of the estate.(b) The report shall be filed with the court. Notice of hearing of the report shall be given as provided in Section 1220 to persons then interested in the estate, and shall include a statement in not less than 10-point boldface type or a reasonable equivalent thereof if printed, or in all capital letters if not printed, in substantially the following words: “YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO PETITION FOR AN ACCOUNT UNDER SECTION 10950 OF THE CALIFORNIA PROBATE CODE.”(c) On the hearing of the report, the court may order either of the following: (1) That the administration of the estate continue for the time and on the terms and conditions that appear reasonable, including an account under Section 10950, if the court determines that continuation of administration is in the best interests of the estate or of interested persons.(2) That the personal representative shall petition for final distribution.(Enacted by Stats. 1990, Ch. 79.)
CA Prob Code § 12202 (2021)
2021 California Code|Probate Code - PROB|DIVISION 7 - ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES OF DECEDENTS|PART 11 - CLOSING ESTATE ADMINISTRATION|CHAPTER 1 - Time for Closing Estate|Section 12202.

12202.  (a) The court may, on petition of any interested person or on its own motion, for good cause shown on the record, cite the personal representative to appear before the court and show the condition of the estate and the reasons why the estate cannot be distributed and closed.(b) On the hearing of the citation, the court may either order the administration of the estate to continue or order the personal representative to petition for final distribution, as provided in Section 12201.(Amended by Stats. 1996, Ch. 563, Sec. 28. Effective January 1, 1997.)
CA Prob Code § 12203 (2021)
2021 California Code|Probate Code - PROB|DIVISION 7 - ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES OF DECEDENTS|PART 11 - CLOSING ESTATE ADMINISTRATION|CHAPTER 1 - Time for Closing Estate|Section 12203.

12203.  (a) For purposes of this chapter, continuation of the administration of the estate in order to pay a family allowance is not in the best interests of the estate or interested persons unless the court determines both of the following:(1) The family allowance is needed by the recipient to pay for necessaries of life, including education so long as pursued to advantage.(2) The needs of the recipient for continued family allowance outweigh the needs of the decedent’s beneficiaries whose interests would be adversely affected by continuing the administration of the estate for this purpose.(b) Nothing in this section shall be construed to authorize continuation of a family allowance beyond the time prescribed in Section 6543.(c) Nothing in this section limits the power of the court to order a preliminary distribution of the estate.(Enacted by Stats. 1990, Ch. 79.)
CA Prob Code § 12204 (2021)
2021 California Code|Probate Code - PROB|DIVISION 7 - ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES OF DECEDENTS|PART 11 - CLOSING ESTATE ADMINISTRATION|CHAPTER 1 - Time for Closing Estate|Section 12204.

12204.  Failure of the personal representative to comply with an order made under this chapter is grounds for removal from office.(Enacted by Stats. 1990, Ch. 79.)
CA Prob Code § 12205 (2021)
2021 California Code|Probate Code - PROB|DIVISION 7 - ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES OF DECEDENTS|PART 11 - CLOSING ESTATE ADMINISTRATION|CHAPTER 1 - Time for Closing Estate|Section 12205.

12205.  (a) The court may reduce the compensation of the personal representative or the attorney for the personal representative by an amount the court determines to be appropriate if the court makes all of the following determinations: (1) The time taken for administration of the estate exceeds the time required by this chapter or prescribed by the court.(2) The time taken was within the control of the personal representative or attorney whose compensation is being reduced.(3) The delay was not in the best interest of the estate or interested persons.(b) An order under this section reducing compensation may be made regardless of whether the compensation otherwise allowable under Part 7 (commencing with Section 10800) would be reasonable compensation for the services rendered by the personal representative or attorney.(c) An order under this section may be made at any of the following hearings: (1) The hearing for final distribution.(2) The hearing for an allowance on the compensation of the personal representative or attorney.(d) In making a determination under this section, the court shall take into account any action taken under Section 12202 as a result of a previous delay.(Amended by Stats. 1990, Ch. 710, Sec. 42. Operative July 1, 1991, by Sec. 48 of Ch. 710.)
CA Prob Code § 12206 (2021)
2021 California Code|Probate Code - PROB|DIVISION 7 - ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES OF DECEDENTS|PART 11 - CLOSING ESTATE ADMINISTRATION|CHAPTER 1 - Time for Closing Estate|Section 12206.

12206.  A limitation in a will of the time for administration of an estate is directory only and does not limit the power of the personal representative or the court to continue administration of the estate beyond the time limitation in the will if the continuation is necessary.(Enacted by Stats. 1990, Ch. 79.)
CA Prob Code § 12250 (2021)
2021 California Code|Probate Code - PROB|DIVISION 7 - ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES OF DECEDENTS|PART 11 - CLOSING ESTATE ADMINISTRATION|CHAPTER 2 - Discharge of Personal Representative|Section 12250.

12250.  (a) When the personal representative has complied with the terms of the order for final distribution and has filed the appropriate receipts or the court has excused the filing of a receipt as provided in Section 11753, the court shall, on ex parte petition, make an order discharging the personal representative from all liability incurred thereafter.(b) Nothing in this section precludes discharge of the personal representative for distribution made without prior court order, so long as the terms of the order for final distribution are satisfied.(Enacted by Stats. 1990, Ch. 79.)
CA Prob Code § 12251 (2021)
2021 California Code|Probate Code - PROB|DIVISION 7 - ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES OF DECEDENTS|PART 11 - CLOSING ESTATE ADMINISTRATION|CHAPTER 2 - Discharge of Personal Representative|Section 12251.

12251.  (a) At any time after appointment of a personal representative and whether or not letters have been issued, if it appears there is no property of any kind belonging to the estate and subject to administration, the personal representative may petition for the termination of further proceedings and for discharge of the personal representative. The petition shall state the facts required by this subdivision.(b) Notice of the hearing on the petition shall be given as provided in Section 1220 to all interested persons.(c) If it appears to the satisfaction of the court on the hearing that the facts stated in the petition are true, the court shall make an order terminating the proceeding and discharging the personal representative.(Enacted by Stats. 1990, Ch. 79.)