California § 8480 - Except as otherwise provided by statute, every person appointed as personal repre
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 8480 — Except as otherwise provided by statute, every person appointed as personal repre, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 8480. Except as otherwise provided by statute, every person appointed as personal repre
(a) Except as otherwise provided by statute, every person appointed as personal representative shall, before letters are issued, give a bond approved by the court. If two or more persons are appointed, the court may require either a separate bond from each or a joint and several bond. If a joint bond is furnished, the liability on the bond is joint and several. (b) The bond shall be for the benefit of interested persons and shall be conditioned on the personal representativeâs faithful execution of the duties of the office according to law. (c) If the person appointed as personal representative fails to give the required bond, letters shall not be issued. If the person appointed as personal representative fails to give a new, additional, or supplemental bond, or to substitute a sufficient surety, under court order, the person may be removed from office.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 8480
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 8480 cover?
Section 8480 ("Except as otherwise provided by statute, every person appointed as personal repre") 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 § 8480?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 8480 apply to my situation?
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