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DIVISION 7. ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES OF DECEDENTS 7000-12591›PART 5. ESTATE MANAGEMENT 9600-10382›CHAPTER 9. Compromise of Claims and Actions; Extension, Renewal, or Modification of Obligations 9830-9839

§ 9835

California Probate Code · 2026-09 edition · updated 2026-10-03 · California

Authorization by order of court is required for the compromise or settlement of a claim or right of action given to the personal representative by any law for the wrongful death or injury of the decedent, including any action brought by the personal representative in attempting enforcement of the claim or right of action. Authorization to compromise or settle the claim or right of action includes authorization to give a covenant not to sue.

(Enacted by Stats. 1990, Ch. 79.)

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