California § 9621 - If there is a dispute relating to the estate between the personal representative
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 9621 — If there is a dispute relating to the estate between the personal representative, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 9621. If there is a dispute relating to the estate between the personal representative
If there is a dispute relating to the estate between the personal representative and a third person, the personal representative may enter into an agreement in writing with the third person to submit the dispute to arbitration under Title 9 (commencing with Section 1280) of Part 3 of the Code of Civil Procedure. The agreement is not effective unless it is first approved by the court and a copy of the approved agreement is filed with the court. Notice of the hearing on the petition for approval of the agreement shall be given as provided in Section 1220. The order approving the agreement may be made ex parte.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 9621
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 9621 cover?
Section 9621 ("If there is a dispute relating to the estate between the personal representative") 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 § 9621?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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