§ 6500

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

Until the inventory is filed and for a period of 60 days thereafter, or for such other period as may be ordered by the court for good cause on petition therefor, the decedent’s surviving spouse and minor children are entitled to remain in possession of the family dwelling, the wearing apparel of the family, the household furniture, and the other property of the decedent exempt from enforcement of a money judgment.

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

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