Earlier editions: 2020-112018-112026-09
DIVISION 8. DISPOSITION OF ESTATE WITHOUT ADMINISTRATION 13000-13660›PART 2. PASSAGE OF PROPERTY TO SURVIVING SPOUSE WITHOUT ADMINISTRATION 13500-13660›CHAPTER 5. Determination or Confirmation of Property Passing or Belonging to Surviving Spouse 13650-13660
§ 13653
California Probate Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · California
If proceedings for the administration of the estate of the deceased spouse are not pending, a petition under this chapter may, but need not, be filed with a petition for probate of the will of the deceased spouse or for administration of the estate of the deceased spouse.
(Enacted by Stats. 1990, Ch. 79.)
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