California § 8004 - If appointment of the personal representative is contested, the grounds of opposi
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 8004 — If appointment of the personal representative is contested, the grounds of opposi, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 8004. If appointment of the personal representative is contested, the grounds of opposi
(a) If appointment of the personal representative is contested, the grounds of opposition may include a challenge to the competency of the personal representative or the right to appointment. If the contest asserts the right of another person to appointment as personal representative, the contestant shall also file a petition and serve notice in the manner provided in Article 2 (commencing with Section 8110) of Chapter 2, and the court shall hear the two petitions together. (b) If a will is contested, the applicable procedure is that provided in Article 3 (commencing with Section 8250) of Chapter 3.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 8004
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 8004 cover?
Section 8004 ("If appointment of the personal representative is contested, the grounds of opposi") 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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