California § 8481 - A bond is not required in either of the following cases: (1) The will waives the
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§ 8481. A bond is not required in either of the following cases: (1) The will waives the
(a) A bond is not required in either of the following cases: (1) The will waives the requirement of a bond. (2) All beneficiaries waive in writing the requirement of a bond and the written waivers are attached to the petition for appointment of a personal representative. This paragraph does not apply if the will requires a bond. (b) Notwithstanding the waiver of a bond by a will or by all the beneficiaries, on petition of any interested person or on its own motion, the court may for good cause require that a bond be given, either before or after issuance of letters.
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Frequently Asked Questions About California § 8481
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 8481 cover?
Section 8481 ("A bond is not required in either of the following cases: (1) The will waives the") 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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