§ 9820

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

The personal representative may:

(a) Commence and maintain actions and proceedings for the benefit of the estate.

(b) Defend actions and proceedings against the decedent, the personal representative, or the estate.

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

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