California § 11640 - When all debts have been paid or adequately provided for, or if the estate is ins
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 11640 — When all debts have been paid or adequately provided for, or if the estate is ins, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 11640. When all debts have been paid or adequately provided for, or if the estate is ins
(a) When all debts have been paid or adequately provided for, or if the estate is insolvent, and the estate is in a condition to be closed, the personal representative shall file a petition for, and the court shall make, an order for final distribution of the estate. (b) The court shall hear and determine and resolve in the order all questions arising under Section 21135 (ademption by satisfaction) or Section 6409 (advancements). (c) If debts remain unpaid or not adequately provided for or if, for other reasons, the estate is not in a condition to be closed, the administration may continue for a reasonable time, subject to Chapter 1 (commencing with Section 12200) of Part 11 (time for closing estate).
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 11640 cover?
Section 11640 ("When all debts have been paid or adequately provided for, or if the estate is ins") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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