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2012 California Codes
PROB - Probate Code
DIVISION 7 - ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES OF DECEDENTS [7000 - 12591]
PART 5 - ESTATE MANAGEMENT
CHAPTER 9 - Compromise of Claims and Actions; Extension, Renewal, or Modification of Obligations
Section 9831
CA Prob Code § 9831 (through 2013 Leg Sess) What's This?
Unless the time for filing creditor claims has expired, authorization by order of court is required for a compromise or settlement of a claim, action, or proceeding by or for the benefit of, or against, the decedent, the personal representative, or the estate.
(Enacted by Stats. 1990, Ch. 79.)
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