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CA Prob Code § 9302 (2021)
2021 California Code|Probate Code - PROB|DIVISION 7 - ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES OF DECEDENTS|PART 4 - CREDITOR CLAIMS|CHAPTER 7 - Claims Established by Judgment|Section 9302.

9302.  (a) Notwithstanding the death of the decedent, a judgment for possession of property or a judgment for sale of property may be enforced under the Enforcement of Judgments Law (Title 9 (commencing with Section 680.010) of Part 2 of the Code of Civil Procedure). Nothing in this subdivision authorizes enforcement under the Enforcement of Judgments Law against any property in the estate of the decedent other than the property described in the judgment for possession or sale.(b) After the death of the decedent, a demand for money that is not satisfied from the property described in a judgment for sale of property shall be filed as a claim in the same manner as other claims and is payable in the course of administration.(Enacted by Stats. 1990, Ch. 79.)
CA Prob Code § 9303 (2021)
2021 California Code|Probate Code - PROB|DIVISION 7 - ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES OF DECEDENTS|PART 4 - CREDITOR CLAIMS|CHAPTER 7 - Claims Established by Judgment|Section 9303.

9303.  If property of the decedent is subject to an execution lien at the time of the decedent’s death, enforcement against the property may proceed under the Enforcement of Judgments Law (Title 9 (commencing with Section 680.010) of Part 2 of the Code of Civil Procedure) to satisfy the judgment. The levying officer shall account to the personal representative for any surplus. If the judgment is not satisfied, the balance of the judgment remaining unsatisfied is payable in the course of administration.(Enacted by Stats. 1990, Ch. 79.)
CA Prob Code § 9304 (2021)
2021 California Code|Probate Code - PROB|DIVISION 7 - ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES OF DECEDENTS|PART 4 - CREDITOR CLAIMS|CHAPTER 7 - Claims Established by Judgment|Section 9304.

9304.  (a) An attachment lien may be converted into a judgment lien on property in the estate subject to the attachment lien, with the same priority as the attachment lien, in either of the following cases:(1) Where the judgment debtor dies after entry of judgment in an action in which the property was attached.(2) Where a judgment is entered after the death of the defendant in an action in which the property was attached.(b) To convert the attachment lien into a judgment lien, the levying officer shall, after entry of judgment in the action in which the property was attached and before the expiration of the attachment lien, do one of the following:(1) Serve an abstract of the judgment, and a notice that the attachment lien has become a judgment lien, on the person holding property subject to the attachment lien.(2) Record or file, in any office where the writ of attachment and notice of attachment are recorded or filed, an abstract of the judgment and a notice that the attachment lien has become a judgment lien. If the attached property is real property, the plaintiff or the plaintiff’s attorney may record the required abstract and notice with the same effect as if recorded by the levying officer.(c) After the death of the decedent, any members of the decedent’s family who were supported in whole or in part by the decedent may claim an exemption provided in Section 487.020 of the Code of Civil Procedure for property levied on under the writ of attachment if the right to the exemption exists at the time the exemption is claimed. The personal representative may claim the exemption on behalf of members of the decedent’s family. The claim of exemption may be made at any time before the time the abstract and notice are served, recorded, or filed under subdivision (b) with respect to the property claimed to be exempt. The claim of exemption shall be made in the same manner as an exemption is claimed under Section 482.100 of the Code of Civil Procedure.(Enacted by Stats. 1990, Ch. 79.)
CA Prob Code § 9650 (2021)
2021 California Code|Probate Code - PROB|DIVISION 7 - ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES OF DECEDENTS|PART 5 - ESTATE MANAGEMENT|CHAPTER 2 - Estate Management Generally|Section 9650.

9650.  (a) Except as provided by statute and subject to subdivision (c):(1) The personal representative has the right to, and shall take possession or control of, all the property of the decedent to be administered in the decedent’s estate and shall collect all debts due to the decedent or the estate. The personal representative is not accountable for any debts that remain uncollected without his or her fault.(2) The personal representative is entitled to receive the rents, issues, and profits from the real and personal property in the estate until the estate is distributed.(b) The personal representative shall pay taxes on, and take all steps reasonably necessary for the management, protection, and preservation of, the estate in his or her possession.(c) Real property or tangible personal property may be left with or surrendered to the person presumptively entitled to it unless or until, in the judgment of the personal representative, possession of the property by the personal representative will be necessary for purposes of administration. The person holding the property shall surrender it to the personal representative on request by the personal representative.(Enacted by Stats. 1990, Ch. 79.)
CA Prob Code § 9651 (2021)
2021 California Code|Probate Code - PROB|DIVISION 7 - ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES OF DECEDENTS|PART 5 - ESTATE MANAGEMENT|CHAPTER 2 - Estate Management Generally|Section 9651.

9651.  (a) A personal representative who in good faith takes into possession real or personal property, and reasonably believes that the property is part of the estate of the decedent, is not:(1) Criminally liable for so doing.(2) Civilly liable to any person for so doing.(b) The personal representative shall make reasonable efforts to determine the true nature of, and title to, the property so taken into possession.(c) During his or her possession, the personal representative is entitled to receive all rents, issues, and profits of the property. If the property is later determined not to be part of the estate of the decedent, the personal representative shall deliver the property, or cause it to be delivered, to the person legally entitled to it, together with all rents, issues, and profits of the property received by the personal representative, less any expenses incurred in protecting and maintaining the property and in collecting rents, issues, and profits. The personal representative may request court approval before delivering the property pursuant to this subdivision.(d) The court may allow the personal representative reasonable compensation for services rendered in connection with the duties specified in this section as to property later determined not to be part of the estate of the decedent, if the court makes one of the following findings:(1) The services were of benefit to the estate. If the court makes this finding, the compensation and the expenses and costs of litigation, including attorney’s fees of the attorney hired by the personal representative to handle the matter, are a proper expense of administration.(2) The services were essential to preserve, protect, and maintain the property. If the court makes this finding, the court shall award compensation and the expenses and costs of litigation, including attorney’s fees of the attorney hired by the personal representative to handle the matter, as an expense deductible from the rents, issues, and profits received by the personal representative, or, if these are insufficient, as a lien against the property.(Enacted by Stats. 1990, Ch. 79.)
CA Prob Code § 9652 (2021)
2021 California Code|Probate Code - PROB|DIVISION 7 - ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES OF DECEDENTS|PART 5 - ESTATE MANAGEMENT|CHAPTER 2 - Estate Management Generally|Section 9652.

9652.  (a) Except as provided in subdivisions (b) and (c), the personal representative shall keep all cash in his or her possession invested in interest-bearing accounts or other investments authorized by law.(b) The requirement of subdivision (a) does not apply to the amount of cash that is reasonably necessary for orderly administration of the estate.(c) The requirement of subdivision (a) does not apply to the extent that the testator’s will otherwise provides.(Enacted by Stats. 1990, Ch. 79.)
CA Prob Code § 9653 (2021)
2021 California Code|Probate Code - PROB|DIVISION 7 - ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES OF DECEDENTS|PART 5 - ESTATE MANAGEMENT|CHAPTER 2 - Estate Management Generally|Section 9653.

9653.  (a) On application of a creditor of the decedent or the estate, the personal representative shall commence and prosecute an action for the recovery of real or personal property of the decedent for the benefit of creditors if the personal representative has insufficient assets to pay creditors and the decedent during lifetime did any of the following with respect to the property:(1) Made a conveyance of the property, or any right or interest in the property, that is voidable as to creditors under the Uniform Voidable Transactions Act (Chapter 1 (commencing with Section 3439) of Title 2 of Part 2 of Division 4 of the Civil Code).(2) Made a gift of the property in view of impending death.(3) Made a direction to transfer a vehicle, undocumented vessel, manufactured home, mobilehome, commercial coach, truck camper, or floating home to a designated beneficiary on the decedent’s death pursuant to Section 18102.2 of the Health and Safety Code, or Section 5910.5 or 9916.5 of the Vehicle Code, and the property has been transferred as directed.(b) A creditor making application under this section shall pay such part of the costs and expenses of the suit and attorney’s fees, or give an undertaking to the personal representative for that purpose, as the personal representative and the creditor agree, or, absent an agreement, as the court or judge orders.(c) The property recovered under this section shall be sold for the payment of debts in the same manner as if the decedent had died seized or possessed of the property. The proceeds of the sale shall be applied first to payment of the costs and expenses of suit, including attorney’s fees, and then to payment of the debts of the decedent in the same manner as other property in possession of the personal representative. After all the debts of the decedent have been paid, the remainder of the proceeds shall be paid to the person from whom the property was recovered. The property may be sold in its entirety or in such portion as necessary to pay the debts.(Amended by Stats. 2015, Ch. 44, Sec. 27. (SB 161) Effective January 1, 2016.)
CA Prob Code § 9654 (2021)
2021 California Code|Probate Code - PROB|DIVISION 7 - ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES OF DECEDENTS|PART 5 - ESTATE MANAGEMENT|CHAPTER 2 - Estate Management Generally|Section 9654.

9654.  The heirs or devisees may themselves, or jointly with the personal representative, maintain an action for possession of property or to quiet title to property against any person except the personal representative.(Enacted by Stats. 1990, Ch. 79.)
CA Prob Code § 9655 (2021)
2021 California Code|Probate Code - PROB|DIVISION 7 - ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES OF DECEDENTS|PART 5 - ESTATE MANAGEMENT|CHAPTER 2 - Estate Management Generally|Section 9655.

9655.  With respect to a share of stock of a domestic or foreign corporation held in the estate, a membership in a nonprofit corporation held in the estate, or other property held in the estate, a personal representative may do any one or more of the following:(a) Vote in person, and give proxies to exercise, any voting rights with respect to the share, membership, or other property.(b) Waive notice of a meeting or give consent to the holding of a meeting.(c) Authorize, ratify, approve, or confirm any action which could be taken by shareholders, members, or property owners.(Enacted by Stats. 1990, Ch. 79.)
CA Prob Code § 9656 (2021)
2021 California Code|Probate Code - PROB|DIVISION 7 - ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES OF DECEDENTS|PART 5 - ESTATE MANAGEMENT|CHAPTER 2 - Estate Management Generally|Section 9656.

9656.  The personal representative may insure the property of the estate against damage or loss and may insure himself or herself against liability to third persons.(Enacted by Stats. 1990, Ch. 79.)
CA Prob Code § 9657 (2021)
2021 California Code|Probate Code - PROB|DIVISION 7 - ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES OF DECEDENTS|PART 5 - ESTATE MANAGEMENT|CHAPTER 2 - Estate Management Generally|Section 9657.

9657.  The personal representative shall not make profit by the increase, nor suffer loss by the decrease or destruction without his or her fault, of any part of the estate.(Enacted by Stats. 1990, Ch. 79.)
CA Prob Code § 9700 (2021)
2021 California Code|Probate Code - PROB|DIVISION 7 - ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES OF DECEDENTS|PART 5 - ESTATE MANAGEMENT|CHAPTER 3 - Deposit of Money and Personal Property With Financial Institutions|Section 9700.

9700.  The personal representative may deposit money of the estate in an insured account in a financial institution in this state. Unless otherwise provided by court order, the money may be withdrawn without order of the court.(Enacted by Stats. 1990, Ch. 79.)
CA Prob Code § 9701 (2021)
2021 California Code|Probate Code - PROB|DIVISION 7 - ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES OF DECEDENTS|PART 5 - ESTATE MANAGEMENT|CHAPTER 3 - Deposit of Money and Personal Property With Financial Institutions|Section 9701.

9701.  The personal representative may deposit personal property of the estate with a trust company for safekeeping. Unless otherwise provided by court order, the personal property may be withdrawn without order of the court.(Enacted by Stats. 1990, Ch. 79.)
CA Prob Code § 9702 (2021)
2021 California Code|Probate Code - PROB|DIVISION 7 - ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES OF DECEDENTS|PART 5 - ESTATE MANAGEMENT|CHAPTER 3 - Deposit of Money and Personal Property With Financial Institutions|Section 9702.

9702.  (a) A trust company serving as personal representative may deposit securities that constitute all or part of the estate in a securities depository, as provided in Section 1612 of the Financial Code.(b) If securities have been deposited with a trust company by a personal representative pursuant to Section 9701, the trust company may deposit the securities in a securities depository, as provided in Section 1612 of the Financial Code.(c) The securities depository may hold securities deposited with it in the manner authorized by Section 1612 of the Financial Code.(Amended by Stats. 2014, Ch. 71, Sec. 139. (SB 1304) Effective January 1, 2015.)
CA Prob Code § 9703 (2021)
2021 California Code|Probate Code - PROB|DIVISION 7 - ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES OF DECEDENTS|PART 5 - ESTATE MANAGEMENT|CHAPTER 3 - Deposit of Money and Personal Property With Financial Institutions|Section 9703.

9703.  (a) Upon application of the personal representative, the court may, with or without notice, order that money or other personal property be deposited pursuant to Section 9700 or 9701 and be subject to withdrawal only upon authorization of the court.(b) The personal representative shall deliver a copy of the court order to the financial institution or trust company at the time the deposit is made.(c) No financial institution or trust company accepting a deposit pursuant to Section 9700 or 9701 shall be on notice of the existence of an order that the money or other property is subject to withdrawal only upon authorization of the court unless it has actual notice of the order.(Enacted by Stats. 1990, Ch. 79.)
CA Prob Code § 9704 (2021)
2021 California Code|Probate Code - PROB|DIVISION 7 - ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES OF DECEDENTS|PART 5 - ESTATE MANAGEMENT|CHAPTER 3 - Deposit of Money and Personal Property With Financial Institutions|Section 9704.

9704.  When an order for distribution of money or personal property deposited pursuant to this chapter is made, the financial institution, trust company, or securities depository may deliver the property directly to the distributees and shall file receipts therefor with the clerk.(Enacted by Stats. 1990, Ch. 79.)
CA Prob Code § 9705 (2021)
2021 California Code|Probate Code - PROB|DIVISION 7 - ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES OF DECEDENTS|PART 5 - ESTATE MANAGEMENT|CHAPTER 3 - Deposit of Money and Personal Property With Financial Institutions|Section 9705.

9705.  (a) Subject to subdivision (b), where a trust company is a personal representative and in the exercise of reasonable judgment deposits money of the estate in an account in any department of the corporation or association of which it is a part, it is chargeable with interest thereon at the rate of interest prevailing among banks of the locality on such deposits.(b) Where it is to the advantage of the estate, the amount of cash that is reasonably necessary for orderly administration of the estate may be deposited in a checking account that does not earn interest which is maintained in a department of the corporation or association of which the trust company is a part.(Enacted by Stats. 1990, Ch. 79.)
CA Prob Code § 9730 (2021)
2021 California Code|Probate Code - PROB|DIVISION 7 - ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES OF DECEDENTS|PART 5 - ESTATE MANAGEMENT|CHAPTER 4 - Investments and Purchase of Property|Section 9730.

9730.  Pending distribution of the estate, the personal representative may invest money of the estate in possession of the personal representative in any one or more of the following:(a) Direct obligations of the United States, or of the State of California, maturing not later than one year from the date of making the investment.(b) An interest in a money market mutual fund registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. Sec. 80a-1, et seq.) or an investment vehicle authorized for the collective investment of trust funds pursuant to Section 9.18 of Part 9 of Title 12 of the Code of Federal Regulations, the portfolios of which are limited to United States government obligations maturing not later than five years from the date of investment and to repurchase agreements fully collateralized by United States government obligations.(c) Units of a common trust fund described in Section 1585 of the Financial Code. The common trust fund shall have as its objective investment primarily in short term fixed income obligations and shall be permitted to value investments at cost pursuant to regulations of the appropriate regulatory authority.(Amended by Stats. 2014, Ch. 71, Sec. 140. (SB 1304) Effective January 1, 2015.)
CA Prob Code § 9731 (2021)
2021 California Code|Probate Code - PROB|DIVISION 7 - ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES OF DECEDENTS|PART 5 - ESTATE MANAGEMENT|CHAPTER 4 - Investments and Purchase of Property|Section 9731.

9731.  (a) Pending distribution of the estate, upon a showing that it is to the advantage of the estate, the court may order that money of the estate in possession of the personal representative be invested in securities of the United States or of this state.(b) To obtain an order under this section, the personal representative or any interested person shall file a petition stating the types of securities that are proposed to be purchased and the advantage to the estate of the purchase.(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 § 9732 (2021)
2021 California Code|Probate Code - PROB|DIVISION 7 - ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES OF DECEDENTS|PART 5 - ESTATE MANAGEMENT|CHAPTER 4 - Investments and Purchase of Property|Section 9732.

9732.  (a) The court may order that money of the estate in possession of the personal representative be invested in any manner provided by the will if all of the following conditions are satisfied:(1) The time for filing claims has expired.(2) All debts, as defined in Section 11401, have been paid or are sufficiently secured by mortgage or otherwise, or there is sufficient cash in the estate aside from the money to be invested to pay all the debts, or the court is otherwise satisfied that all the debts will be paid.(3) The estate is not in a condition to be finally distributed.(b) To obtain an order under this section, the personal representative or any interested person shall file a petition showing the general condition of the estate and the types of investments that are proposed to be made.(c) Notice of the hearing on the petition shall be delivered as provided in Section 1220. In addition, the petitioner shall cause notice of the hearing and a copy of the petition to be delivered pursuant to Section 1215 to all known devisees of property which is proposed to be invested. Where the property proposed to be invested is devised to a trust or trustee, notice of the hearing and a copy of the petition shall be delivered pursuant to Section 1215 to the trustee or, if the trustee has not yet accepted the trust, to the person named in the will as trustee. Delivery pursuant to this subdivision shall be to the person’s last known address as provided in Section 1220.(d) If no objection has been filed by an interested person, the court may make an order authorizing or directing the personal representative to invest such portion of the money of the estate as the court deems advisable in the types of investments proposed in the petition and authorized by the will. If there is no objection by an interested person and no substantial reason why some or all of the investment powers given by the will should not be exercised, the court shall make the order. The order may be for a limited period or until the administration of the estate is completed. Upon petition of the personal representative or any interested person, the order may be renewed, modified, or terminated at any time.(Amended by Stats. 2017, Ch. 319, Sec. 76. (AB 976) Effective January 1, 2018.)
CA Prob Code § 9733 (2021)
2021 California Code|Probate Code - PROB|DIVISION 7 - ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES OF DECEDENTS|PART 5 - ESTATE MANAGEMENT|CHAPTER 4 - Investments and Purchase of Property|Section 9733.

9733.  (a) Pending distribution of the estate or at the time the court makes an order for final distribution of the estate, on petition of the personal representative or any interested person, the court may, upon good cause shown, order that the personal representative purchase an annuity from an insurer admitted to do business in this state to satisfy a devise of an annuity or other direction in the will for periodic payments to a devisee.(b) Notice of the hearing on the petition shall be given as provided in Section 1220.(Enacted by Stats. 1990, Ch. 79.)
CA Prob Code § 9734 (2021)
2021 California Code|Probate Code - PROB|DIVISION 7 - ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES OF DECEDENTS|PART 5 - ESTATE MANAGEMENT|CHAPTER 4 - Investments and Purchase of Property|Section 9734.

9734.  (a) If an asset of the estate consists of an option right, the personal representative may exercise the option after authorization by order of court upon a showing that the exercise would be to the advantage of the estate and would be in the best interest of the interested persons. The personal representative may use any funds or property in the estate to acquire the property covered by the option.(b) A petition under this section may be filed by the personal representative or any interested person.(c) Notice of the hearing on the petition shall be given as provided in Section 1220.(Enacted by Stats. 1990, Ch. 79.)