California § 1520 - Whenever the public administrator becomes the administrator of the estate of a de
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 1520 — Whenever the public administrator becomes the administrator of the estate of a de, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1520. Whenever the public administrator becomes the administrator of the estate of a de
Whenever the public administrator becomes the administrator of the estate of a decedent who at the time of his death left money on deposit with a commercial bank, the public administrator may allow such deposit to remain in the commercial bank and may deposit therein to the account of the decedent any moneys of said estate not required for current expenses of administration, and in such cases the public administrator need not deposit the same with the county treasurer. Moneys so deposited, whether by the decedent or by the public administrator, may be withdrawn upon the order of the public administrator countersigned by a judge of the superior court when required for the purpose of administration or otherwise.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 1520
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 1520 cover?
Section 1520 ("Whenever the public administrator becomes the administrator of the estate of a de") 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 § 1520?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 1520 apply to my situation?
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