California § 19326 - Notwithstanding any other statute, funeral expenses and expenses of last illness,
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§ 19326. Notwithstanding any other statute, funeral expenses and expenses of last illness,
Notwithstanding any other statute, funeral expenses and expenses of last illness, in the absence of specific provisions in a will or trust to the contrary, shall be charged against the deceased settlorâs probate estate and thereafter, against the deceased settlorâs share of the trust and shall not be allocated to or charged against, the community share of the surviving spouse, whether or not the surviving spouse is financially able to pay the expenses and whether or not the surviving spouse or any other person is also liable for the expenses.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 19326 cover?
Section 19326 ("Notwithstanding any other statute, funeral expenses and expenses of last illness,") 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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