California § 11850 - Subject to Section 11851, the personal representative may deposit property to be

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§ 11850. Subject to Section 11851, the personal representative may deposit property to be

Subject to Section 11851, the personal representative may deposit property to be distributed with the county treasurer of the county in which the proceedings are pending in the name of the distributee in any of the following cases: (a) The property remains in the possession of the personal representative unclaimed or the whereabouts of the distributee is unknown. (b) The distributee refuses to give a receipt for the property. (c) The distributee is a minor or incompetent person who has no guardian, conservator, or other fiduciary to receive the property or person authorized to give a receipt for the property. (d) For any other reason the property cannot be distributed, and the personal representative desires discharge. Notwithstanding Section 11851, deposit may not be made under this subdivision except on court order.

Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About California § 11850

What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 11850 cover?

Section 11850 ("Subject to Section 11851, the personal representative may deposit property to be") 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.

How do I cite California § 11850?

A common citation format is "Public Contract Code - PCC § 11850" (California). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.

Is this the official text of California law?

No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the California official source linked on this page or consult a licensed California attorney.

How does California § 11850 apply to my situation?

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