California § 9252 - If the personal representative or the attorney for the personal representative is
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 9252 — If the personal representative or the attorney for the personal representative is, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 9252. If the personal representative or the attorney for the personal representative is
(a) If the personal representative or the attorney for the personal representative is a creditor of the decedent, the clerk shall present the claim to the court or judge for approval or rejection. The court or judge may in its discretion require the creditor to file a petition and give notice of hearing. (b) If the court or judge approves the claim, the claim is established and shall be included with other established claims to be paid in the course of administration. (c) If the court or judge rejects the claim, the personal representative or attorney may bring an action against the estate. Summons shall be served on the judge, who shall appoint an attorney at the expense of the estate to defend the action.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 9252
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 9252 cover?
Section 9252 ("If the personal representative or the attorney for the personal representative is") 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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