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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

§ 9831

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

Unless the time for filing creditor claims has expired, authorization by order of court is required for a compromise or settlement of a claim, action, or proceeding by or for the benefit of, or against, the decedent, the personal representative, or the estate.

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

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