California § 8404 - Before letters are issued, the personal representative (other than a trust compan
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 8404 — Before letters are issued, the personal representative (other than a trust compan, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 8404. Before letters are issued, the personal representative (other than a trust compan
(a) Before letters are issued, the personal representative (other than a trust company or a public administrator) shall file an acknowledgment of receipt of a statement of duties and liabilities of the office of personal representative. The statement shall be in the form prescribed by the Judicial Council. (b) The court may by local rule require the acknowledgment of receipt to include the personal representativeâs birth date and driverâs license number, if any, provided that the court ensures their confidentiality. (c) The statement of duties and liabilities prescribed by the Judicial Council does not supersede the law on which the statement is based.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 8404
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 8404 cover?
Section 8404 ("Before letters are issued, the personal representative (other than a trust compan") 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 § 8404?
A common citation format is "Public Contract Code - PCC § 8404" (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 § 8404 apply to my situation?
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