2023 California Code
Probate Code - PROB
DIVISION 4 - GUARDIANSHIP, CONSERVATORSHIP, AND OTHER PROTECTIVE PROCEEDINGS
PART 4 - PROVISIONS COMMON TO GUARDIANSHIP AND CONSERVATORSHIP
CHAPTER 6 - Powers and Duties of Guardian or Conservator of the Estate
ARTICLE 8 - Notes, Mortgages, Leases, Conveyances, and Exchanges
Section 2556.
2556. (a) If it is for the advantage, benefit, and best interests of the estate and those interested therein, the guardian or conservator, after authorization by order of the court, may do any of the following either with or without consideration:
(1) Dedicate or convey real property of the estate for any purpose to any of the following:
(A) This state or any public entity in this state.
(B) The United States or any agency or instrumentality of the United States.
(2) Dedicate or convey an easement over any real property of the estate to any person for any purpose.
(3) Convey, release, or relinquish to this state or any public entity in this state any access rights to any street, highway, or freeway from any real property of the estate.
(4) Consent as a lienholder to a dedication, conveyance, release, or relinquishment under paragraph (1), (2), or (3) by the owner of property subject to the lien.
(b) To obtain an order under this section, the guardian or conservator or any other interested person shall file a petition with the court. Notice of the hearing on the petition shall be given for the period and in the manner provided in Chapter 3 (commencing with Section 1460) of Part 1.
(Enacted by Stats. 1990, Ch. 79.)
