California § 8400 - A person has no power to administer the estate until the person is appointed pers
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§ 8400. A person has no power to administer the estate until the person is appointed pers
(a) A person has no power to administer the estate until the person is appointed personal representative and the appointment becomes effective. Appointment of a personal representative becomes effective when the person appointed is issued letters. (b) Subdivision (a) applies whether or not the person is named executor in the decedentâs will, except that a person named executor in the decedentâs will may, before the appointment is made or becomes effective, pay funeral expenses and take necessary measures for the maintenance and preservation of the estate. (c) The order appointing a personal representative shall state in capital letters on the first page of the order, in at least 12-point type, the following: âWARNING: THIS APPOINTMENT IS NOT EFFECTIVE UNTIL LETTERS HAVE ISSUED.â
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 8400
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 8400 cover?
Section 8400 ("A person has no power to administer the estate until the person is appointed pers") 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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