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DIVISION 7. ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES OF DECEDENTS 7000-12591›PART 9. PAYMENT OF DEBTS 11400-11467›CHAPTER 1. Definitions and Preliminary Provisions 11400-11405›ARTICLE 1. Definitions 11400-11402

§ 11401

California Probate Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · California

“Debt” means:

(a) A claim that is established under Part 4 (commencing with Section 9000) or that is otherwise payable in the course of administration.

(b) An expense of administration.

(c) A charge against the estate including, but not limited to, taxes, expenses of last illness, and family allowance.

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

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