California § 19320 - If it appears that a debt of the deceased settlor has been paid or is payable in

Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 19320 — If it appears that a debt of the deceased settlor has been paid or is payable in, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 19320. If it appears that a debt of the deceased settlor has been paid or is payable in

If it appears that a debt of the deceased settlor has been paid or is payable in whole or in part from property in the deceased settlor’s trust, then the trustee, the surviving spouse, the personal representative, if any, of a deceased settlor’s probate estate, or a beneficiary may petition for an order to allocate the debt.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About California § 19320

What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 19320 cover?

Section 19320 ("If it appears that a debt of the deceased settlor has been paid or is payable in") 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 § 19320?

A common citation format is "Public Contract Code - PCC § 19320" (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?

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How does California § 19320 apply to my situation?

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