California § 12540 - If a person dies while domiciled in a sister state, the court in an ancillary adm
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§ 12540. If a person dies while domiciled in a sister state, the court in an ancillary adm
(a) If a person dies while domiciled in a sister state, the court in an ancillary administration proceeding may make an order for preliminary or final distribution of all or part of the decedentâs personal property in this state to the sister state personal representative if distribution is in the best interest of the estate or interested persons. (b) The court order shall be made in the manner and pursuant to the procedure provided in, and is subject to the provisions of, Chapter 1 (commencing with Section 11600) of Part 10.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 12540 cover?
Section 12540 ("If a person dies while domiciled in a sister state, the court in an ancillary adm") 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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