DIVISION 7. ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES OF DECEDENTS 7000-12591›PART 5. ESTATE MANAGEMENT 9600-10382›CHAPTER 18. Sales 10000-10382›ARTICLE 1. General Provisions 10000-10006
§ 10000
California Probate Code · 2020-11 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · California
Subject to the limitations, conditions, and requirements of this chapter, the personal representative may sell real or personal property of the estate in any of the following cases:
(a) Where the sale is necessary to pay debts, devises, family allowance, expenses of administration, or taxes.
(b) Where the sale is to the advantage of the estate and in the best interest of the interested persons.
(c) Where the property is directed by the will to be sold.
(d) Where authority is given in the will to sell the property.
(Enacted by Stats. 1990, Ch. 79.)
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