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CA Prob Code § 9922 (2021)
2021 California Code|Probate Code - PROB|DIVISION 7 - ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES OF DECEDENTS|PART 5 - ESTATE MANAGEMENT|CHAPTER 14 - Exchange of Property|Section 9922.

9922.  (a) Except as provided in subdivision (b), notice of the hearing on the petition shall be given as provided in Section 1220.(b) If the petition is for authorization to exchange securities as defined in Section 10200 for different securities, the court, upon a showing of good cause, may order that the notice be given for a shorter period or that the notice be dispensed with. The order provided by this subdivision may be made ex parte.(Enacted by Stats. 1990, Ch. 79.)
CA Prob Code § 9923 (2021)
2021 California Code|Probate Code - PROB|DIVISION 7 - ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES OF DECEDENTS|PART 5 - ESTATE MANAGEMENT|CHAPTER 14 - Exchange of Property|Section 9923.

9923.  No omission, error, or irregularity in the proceedings under this chapter shall impair or invalidate the proceedings or the exchange made pursuant to an order made under this chapter.(Enacted by Stats. 1990, Ch. 79.)
CA Prob Code § 9940 (2021)
2021 California Code|Probate Code - PROB|DIVISION 7 - ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES OF DECEDENTS|PART 5 - ESTATE MANAGEMENT|CHAPTER 15 - Leases|Section 9940.

9940.  For the purpose of this chapter:(a) “Lease” includes, without limitation, a lease that includes an option to purchase real propery of the estate.(b) If a lease gives the lessee the right to extend the term of the lease, the length of the term shall be considered as though the right to extend had been exercised.(Enacted by Stats. 1990, Ch. 79.)
CA Prob Code § 9941 (2021)
2021 California Code|Probate Code - PROB|DIVISION 7 - ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES OF DECEDENTS|PART 5 - ESTATE MANAGEMENT|CHAPTER 15 - Leases|Section 9941.

9941.  If it is to the advantage of the estate, the personal representative may lease, as lessor, real property of the estate without authorization of the court in either of the following cases:(a) Where the rental does not exceed five thousand dollars ($5,000) a month and the term does not exceed one year.(b) Where the lease is from month to month, regardless of the amount of the rental.(Amended by Stats. 1990, Ch. 710, Sec. 25. Operative July 1, 1991, by Sec. 48 of Ch. 710.)
CA Prob Code § 9942 (2021)
2021 California Code|Probate Code - PROB|DIVISION 7 - ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES OF DECEDENTS|PART 5 - ESTATE MANAGEMENT|CHAPTER 15 - Leases|Section 9942.

9942.  (a) The personal representative may lease, as lessor, real property of the estate after authorization by order of court obtained under this chapter upon a showing that the proposed lease is to the advantage of the estate.(b) If the proposed lease includes an option to purchase real property of the estate, a petition for an order authorizing the lease shall be filed under this chapter but the applicable provisions for court approval both in this chapter and in Chapter 16 (commencing with Section 9960) apply to the execution of the lease.(Enacted by Stats. 1990, Ch. 79.)
CA Prob Code § 9943 (2021)
2021 California Code|Probate Code - PROB|DIVISION 7 - ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES OF DECEDENTS|PART 5 - ESTATE MANAGEMENT|CHAPTER 15 - Leases|Section 9943.

9943.  (a) To obtain an order under this chapter, the personal representative or any interested person shall file a petition containing all of the following: (1) A general description of the real property proposed to be leased.(2) The term, rental, and general conditions of the proposed lease.(3) A showing that the proposed lease is to the advantage of the estate.(b) If the lease is proposed to be for a term longer than 10 years, the petition shall also state facts showing the need for the longer lease and its advantage to the estate and its benefit to the interested persons.(Enacted by Stats. 1990, Ch. 79.)
CA Prob Code § 9944 (2021)
2021 California Code|Probate Code - PROB|DIVISION 7 - ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES OF DECEDENTS|PART 5 - ESTATE MANAGEMENT|CHAPTER 15 - Leases|Section 9944.

9944.  (a) Notice of the hearing on the petition shall be given as provided in Section 1220 and posted as provided in Section 1230.(b) Notice of the hearing on the petition also shall be given as provided in Section 10300, but this notice is not required if the will authorizes or directs the personal representative to lease or sell property.(c) If the lease is proposed to be for a term longer than 10 years, in addition to the notice required by subdivision (a), notice of the hearing shall be given as provided in Section 1220 to all of the following persons:(1) Each known heir whose interest in the estate would be affected by the proposed lease.(2) Each known devisee whose interest in the estate would be affected by the proposed lease.(Enacted by Stats. 1990, Ch. 79.)
CA Prob Code § 9945 (2021)
2021 California Code|Probate Code - PROB|DIVISION 7 - ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES OF DECEDENTS|PART 5 - ESTATE MANAGEMENT|CHAPTER 15 - Leases|Section 9945.

9945.  (a) At the hearing, the court shall entertain and consider any other offer made in good faith at the hearing to lease the same property on more favorable terms.(b) If the court is satisfied that it will be to the advantage of the estate, and, if the lease is for more than 10 years, that it is to the benefit of interested persons, the court shall make an order authorizing the personal representative to make the lease to the person on the terms and conditions stated in the order. The court shall not make an order authorizing the personal representative to make the lease to any person other than the lessee named in the petition unless the offer made at the hearing is acceptable to the personal representative.(Enacted by Stats. 1990, Ch. 79.)
CA Prob Code § 9946 (2021)
2021 California Code|Probate Code - PROB|DIVISION 7 - ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES OF DECEDENTS|PART 5 - ESTATE MANAGEMENT|CHAPTER 15 - Leases|Section 9946.

9946.  (a) Subject to Section 9947, an order authorizing the execution of a lease shall set forth the minimum rental or royalty or both and the period of the lease.(b) The order may authorize other terms and conditions of the lease, including, with respect to a lease for the purpose of exploration for or production or removal of minerals, oil, gas, or other hydrocarbon substances, or geothermal energy, any one or more of the following provisions:(1) A provision for the payment of rental and royalty to a depositary.(2) A provision for the appointment of a common agent to represent the interests of all the lessors.(3) A provision for the payment of a compensatory royalty in lieu of rental and in lieu of drilling and producing operations on the land covered by the lease. (4) A provision empowering the lessee to enter into any agreement authorized by Section 3301 of the Public Resources Code with respect to the land covered by the lease.(5) A provision for a community oil lease or a pooling or unitization by the lessee.(c) If the lease covers additional property owned by other persons or an undivided or other interest of the decedent less than the entire ownership in the property, the order may authorize the lease to provide for division of rental and royalty in the proportion that the land or interest of each owner bears to the total area of the land or total interests covered by the lease.(Enacted by Stats. 1990, Ch. 79.)
CA Prob Code § 9947 (2021)
2021 California Code|Probate Code - PROB|DIVISION 7 - ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES OF DECEDENTS|PART 5 - ESTATE MANAGEMENT|CHAPTER 15 - Leases|Section 9947.

9947.  (a) Except as provided in this section, the term of the lease shall be for such period as the court may authorize.(b) Except as provided in subdivision (c), the court shall not authorize a lease for longer than 10 years if any heir or devisee who has an interest in the property to be leased objects at the hearing.(c) If the lease is for the purpose of exploration for or production or removal of minerals, oil, gas, or other hydrocarbon substances, or geothermal energy, the court may authorize that the lease be for a fixed period and any of the following:(1) So long thereafter as minerals, oil, gas, or other hydrocarbon substances or geothermal energy are produced in paying quantities from the property leased or mining or drilling operations are conducted thereon.(2) If the lease provides for the payment of a compensatory royalty, so long thereafter as such compensatory royalty is paid.(3) If the land covered by the lease is included in an agreement authorized by Section 3301 of the Public Resources Code, so long thereafter as oil, gas, or other hydrocarbon substances are produced in paying quantities from any of the lands included in any such agreement or drilling operations are conducted thereon.(Enacted by Stats. 1990, Ch. 79.)
CA Prob Code § 9948 (2021)
2021 California Code|Probate Code - PROB|DIVISION 7 - ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES OF DECEDENTS|PART 5 - ESTATE MANAGEMENT|CHAPTER 15 - Leases|Section 9948.

9948.  (a) The personal representative shall execute, acknowledge, and deliver the lease as directed, setting forth therein that it is made by authority of the order, giving the date of the order.(b) A lease made pursuant to an order obtained under this chapter is effectual to lease the premises described in the order at the rent, for the term, and upon the terms and conditions prescribed in the order.(c) Jurisdiction of the court in proceedings under this code concerning the administration of the estate of the decedent vests the court with jurisdiction to make the order for the lease. This jurisdiction shall conclusively inure to the benefit of the lessee and the lessee’s heirs and assigns.(d) No omission, error, or irregularity in the proceedings under this chapter shall impair or invalidate the proceedings or the lease made pursuant to an order made under this chapter.(Enacted by Stats. 1990, Ch. 79.)
CA Prob Code § 9960 (2021)
2021 California Code|Probate Code - PROB|DIVISION 7 - ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES OF DECEDENTS|PART 5 - ESTATE MANAGEMENT|CHAPTER 16 - Granting Option to Purchase Real Property|Section 9960.

9960.  After authorization by order of court obtained under this chapter, the personal representative may grant an option to purchase real property of the estate for a period within or beyond the period of administration.(Enacted by Stats. 1990, Ch. 79.)
CA Prob Code § 9961 (2021)
2021 California Code|Probate Code - PROB|DIVISION 7 - ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES OF DECEDENTS|PART 5 - ESTATE MANAGEMENT|CHAPTER 16 - Granting Option to Purchase Real Property|Section 9961.

9961.  To obtain an order under this chapter, the personal representative shall file a petition containing all of the following:(a) A description of the real property.(b) The terms and conditions of the proposed option.(c) A showing that granting the option is to the advantage of the estate.(Enacted by Stats. 1990, Ch. 79.)
CA Prob Code § 9962 (2021)
2021 California Code|Probate Code - PROB|DIVISION 7 - ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES OF DECEDENTS|PART 5 - ESTATE MANAGEMENT|CHAPTER 16 - Granting Option to Purchase Real Property|Section 9962.

9962.  The purchase price of the real property subject to the option shall be at least 90 percent of the appraised value of the real property. The appraisal shall be made in the manner provided in subdivision (c) of Section 10309 within one year prior to the hearing of the petition.(Enacted by Stats. 1990, Ch. 79.)
CA Prob Code § 9963 (2021)
2021 California Code|Probate Code - PROB|DIVISION 7 - ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES OF DECEDENTS|PART 5 - ESTATE MANAGEMENT|CHAPTER 16 - Granting Option to Purchase Real Property|Section 9963.

9963.  Notice of the hearing on the petition shall be posted as provided in Section 1230 and given as provided in Section 1220 to all of the following persons:(a) Each person listed in Section 1220.(b) Each known heir whose interest in the estate would be affected by the granting of the option.(c) Each known devisee whose interest in the estate would be affected by the granting of the option.(Enacted by Stats. 1990, Ch. 79.)
CA Prob Code § 9964 (2021)
2021 California Code|Probate Code - PROB|DIVISION 7 - ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES OF DECEDENTS|PART 5 - ESTATE MANAGEMENT|CHAPTER 16 - Granting Option to Purchase Real Property|Section 9964.

9964.  (a) The court shall make an order authorizing the personal representative to grant the option upon the terms and conditions stated in the order if the court is satisfied as to all of the following:(1) Good reason exists to grant the option and granting the option will be to the advantage of the estate.(2) It does not appear that a higher offer with respect to the purchase price of the real property subject to the option may be obtained. An offer is a higher offer with respect to purchase price only if the offer satisfies the requirements of Section 10311 governing increased bids in real property sales.(3) It does not appear that a better offer with respect to the terms of the option may be obtained. An offer is a better offer with respect to the terms of the option only if the offer is materially more advantageous to the estate.(b) A higher offer made either for cash or on credit, whether on the same or different credit terms, or a better offer, shall be considered only if the personal representative informs the court in person or by counsel, before the court makes its order authorizing the granting of the option, that the offer is acceptable.(Enacted by Stats. 1990, Ch. 79.)
CA Prob Code § 9965 (2021)
2021 California Code|Probate Code - PROB|DIVISION 7 - ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES OF DECEDENTS|PART 5 - ESTATE MANAGEMENT|CHAPTER 16 - Granting Option to Purchase Real Property|Section 9965.

9965.  An option granted pursuant to an order made under this chapter, whether within or beyond the administration of the estate, is subject to Chapter 4 (commencing with Section 884.010) of Title 5 of Part 2 of Division 2 of the Civil Code.(Enacted by Stats. 1990, Ch. 79.)
CA Prob Code § 9966 (2021)
2021 California Code|Probate Code - PROB|DIVISION 7 - ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES OF DECEDENTS|PART 5 - ESTATE MANAGEMENT|CHAPTER 16 - Granting Option to Purchase Real Property|Section 9966.

9966.  No omission, error, or irregularity in the proceedings under this chapter shall impair or invalidate the proceedings or the granting of an option pursuant to an order made under this chapter.(Enacted by Stats. 1990, Ch. 79.)
CA Prob Code § 9980 (2021)
2021 California Code|Probate Code - PROB|DIVISION 7 - ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES OF DECEDENTS|PART 5 - ESTATE MANAGEMENT|CHAPTER 17 - Option to Purchase Given in Will|Section 9980.

9980.  (a) Where an option to purchase real or personal property is given in a will, the person given the option has the right to exercise the option at any time within the time limits provided by the will. For the purposes of this section, if a time limitation in the will is measured from the death of the testator, that time shall be extended by the period between the testator’s death and the issuance of letters testamentary or of administration with the will annexed or by six months, whichever is the shorter period.(b) If the will does not provide a time limit for exercise of the option, the time limit is one year from the death of the decedent.(c) Subject to subdivision (b), if the option given in the will is exercisable under the terms of the will after the time that the estate would otherwise be closed, the property subject to the option shall be distributed subject to the option.(Enacted by Stats. 1990, Ch. 79.)
CA Prob Code § 9981 (2021)
2021 California Code|Probate Code - PROB|DIVISION 7 - ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES OF DECEDENTS|PART 5 - ESTATE MANAGEMENT|CHAPTER 17 - Option to Purchase Given in Will|Section 9981.

9981.  (a) Where an option to purchase real or personal property is given in a will admitted to probate, the court may make an order under this chapter directing the personal representative to transfer or convey the property to the person given the option upon compliance with the terms and conditions stated in the will.(b) The personal representative or the person given the option to purchase the property may file a petition for an order pursuant to this chapter.(c) Notice of the hearing on the petition shall be given as provided in Section 1220.(Enacted by Stats. 1990, Ch. 79.)
CA Prob Code § 9982 (2021)
2021 California Code|Probate Code - PROB|DIVISION 7 - ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES OF DECEDENTS|PART 5 - ESTATE MANAGEMENT|CHAPTER 17 - Option to Purchase Given in Will|Section 9982.

9982.  The court shall not make an order under this chapter unless one of the following requirements is satisfied:(a) The court determines that the rights of creditors will not be impaired by the making of the order.(b) The court requires a bond in an amount and with such surety as the court shall direct or approve.(Enacted by Stats. 1990, Ch. 79.)
CA Prob Code § 9983 (2021)
2021 California Code|Probate Code - PROB|DIVISION 7 - ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES OF DECEDENTS|PART 5 - ESTATE MANAGEMENT|CHAPTER 17 - Option to Purchase Given in Will|Section 9983.

9983.  No omission, error, or irregularity in the proceedings under this chapter shall impair or invalidate the proceedings or the transfer or conveyance made pursuant to an order made under this chapter.(Enacted by Stats. 1990, Ch. 79.)
CA Prob Code § 10400 (2021)
2021 California Code|Probate Code - PROB|DIVISION 7 - ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES OF DECEDENTS|PART 6 - INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES|CHAPTER 1 - General Provisions|Section 10400.

10400.  This part shall be known and may be cited as the Independent Administration of Estates Act.(Enacted by Stats. 1990, Ch. 79.)
CA Prob Code § 10401 (2021)
2021 California Code|Probate Code - PROB|DIVISION 7 - ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES OF DECEDENTS|PART 6 - INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES|CHAPTER 1 - General Provisions|Section 10401.

10401.  As used in this part, “court supervision” means the judicial order, authorization, approval, confirmation, or instructions that would be required if authority to administer the estate had not been granted under this part.(Enacted by Stats. 1990, Ch. 79.)
CA Prob Code § 10402 (2021)
2021 California Code|Probate Code - PROB|DIVISION 7 - ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES OF DECEDENTS|PART 6 - INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES|CHAPTER 1 - General Provisions|Section 10402.

10402.  As used in this part, “full authority” means authority to administer the estate under this part that includes all the powers granted under this part.(Enacted by Stats. 1990, Ch. 79.)
CA Prob Code § 10403 (2021)
2021 California Code|Probate Code - PROB|DIVISION 7 - ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES OF DECEDENTS|PART 6 - INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES|CHAPTER 1 - General Provisions|Section 10403.

10403.  As used in this part, “limited authority” means authority to administer the estate under this part that includes all the powers granted under this part except the power to do any of the following:(a) Sell real property.(b) Exchange real property.(c) Grant an option to purchase real property.(d) Borrow money with the loan secured by an encumbrance upon real property.(Enacted by Stats. 1990, Ch. 79.)
CA Prob Code § 10404 (2021)
2021 California Code|Probate Code - PROB|DIVISION 7 - ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES OF DECEDENTS|PART 6 - INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES|CHAPTER 1 - General Provisions|Section 10404.

10404.  The personal representative may not be granted authority to administer the estate under this part if the decedent’s will provides that the estate shall not be administered under this part.(Enacted by Stats. 1990, Ch. 79.)
CA Prob Code § 10405 (2021)
2021 California Code|Probate Code - PROB|DIVISION 7 - ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES OF DECEDENTS|PART 6 - INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES|CHAPTER 1 - General Provisions|Section 10405.

10405.  A special administrator may be granted authority to administer the estate under this part if the special administrator is appointed with, or has been granted, the powers of a general personal representative.(Enacted by Stats. 1990, Ch. 79.)
CA Prob Code § 10406 (2021)
2021 California Code|Probate Code - PROB|DIVISION 7 - ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES OF DECEDENTS|PART 6 - INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES|CHAPTER 1 - General Provisions|Section 10406.

10406.  (a) Subject to subdivision (b), this part applies in any case where authority to administer the estate is granted under this part or where independent administration authority was granted under prior law.(b) If the personal representative was granted independent administration authority prior to July 1, 1988, the personal representative may use that existing authority on and after July 1, 1988, to borrow money on a loan secured by an encumbrance upon real property, whether or not that existing authority includes the authority to sell real property.(Amended by Stats. 1990, Ch. 710, Sec. 28. Operative July 1, 1991, by Sec. 48 of Ch. 710.)
CA Prob Code § 10450 (2021)
2021 California Code|Probate Code - PROB|DIVISION 7 - ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES OF DECEDENTS|PART 6 - INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES|CHAPTER 2 - Granting or Revoking Independent Administration Authority|Section 10450.

10450.  (a) To obtain authority to administer the estate under this part, the personal representative shall petition the court for that authority either in the petition for appointment of the personal representative or in a separate petition filed in the estate proceedings.(b) The petition may request either of the following:(1) Full authority to administer the estate under this part.(2) Limited authority to administer the estate under this part.(Enacted by Stats. 1990, Ch. 79.)
CA Prob Code § 10451 (2021)
2021 California Code|Probate Code - PROB|DIVISION 7 - ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES OF DECEDENTS|PART 6 - INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES|CHAPTER 2 - Granting or Revoking Independent Administration Authority|Section 10451.

10451.  (a) If the authority to administer the estate under this part is requested in the petition for appointment of the personal representative, notice of the hearing on the petition shall be given for the period and in the manner applicable to the petition for appointment.(b) Where proceedings for the administration of the estate are pending at the time a petition is filed under Section 10450, notice of the hearing on the petition shall be given as provided in Section 1220 to all of the following persons:(1) Each person listed in Section 1220.(2) Each known heir whose interest in the estate would be affected by the petition.(3) Each known devisee whose interest in the estate would be affected by the petition.(4) Each person named as executor in the will of the decedent.(c) The notice of hearing of the petition for authority to administer the estate under this part, whether included in the petition for appointment or in a separate petition, shall include the substance of the following statement: “The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. This will avoid the need to obtain court approval for many actions taken in connection with the estate. However, before taking certain actions, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or have consented to the proposed action. Independent administration authority will be granted unless good cause is shown why it should not be.”(Enacted by Stats. 1990, Ch. 79.)
CA Prob Code § 10452 (2021)
2021 California Code|Probate Code - PROB|DIVISION 7 - ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES OF DECEDENTS|PART 6 - INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES|CHAPTER 2 - Granting or Revoking Independent Administration Authority|Section 10452.

10452.  Unless an interested person objects as provided in Section 1043 to the granting of authority to administer the estate under this part and the court determines that the objecting party has shown good cause why the authority to administer the estate under this part should not be granted, the court shall grant the requested authority. If the objecting party has shown good cause why only limited authority should be granted, the court shall grant only limited authority.(Enacted by Stats. 1990, Ch. 79.)