California § 8401 - Notwithstanding Section 8400, a petitioner for appointment as personal representa
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§ 8401. Notwithstanding Section 8400, a petitioner for appointment as personal representa
(a) Notwithstanding Section 8400, a petitioner for appointment as personal representative may deliver property in the petitionerâs possession to a trust company or financial institution for deposit, or allow a trust company or financial institution to retain on deposit property already in its possession, as provided in Chapter 3 (commencing with Section 9700) of Part 5. (b) The petitioner shall obtain and file with the court a written receipt including the agreement of the trust company or financial institution that the property on deposit, including any earnings thereon, shall not be allowed to be withdrawn except on order of the court. (c) In receiving and retaining property under this section, the trust company or financial institution is protected to the same extent as though it had received the property from a person who had been appointed personal representative.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 8401
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 8401 cover?
Section 8401 ("Notwithstanding Section 8400, a petitioner for appointment as personal representa") 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 § 8401?
A common citation format is "Public Contract Code - PCC § 8401" (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 § 8401 apply to my situation?
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