California § 9788 - Notwithstanding Sections 9783 and 9784, the personal representative may abandon o
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 9788 — Notwithstanding Sections 9783 and 9784, the personal representative may abandon o, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 9788. Notwithstanding Sections 9783 and 9784, the personal representative may abandon o
(a) Notwithstanding Sections 9783 and 9784, the personal representative may abandon or dispose of the property without court authorization if the person who made the objection or obtained the restraining order fails to take possession of the property at his or her expense within 10 days after the personal representative requests that the person do so. (b) A person who takes possession of estate property pursuant to this section is liable for the safekeeping of the property until a court order is made relieving the person of this obligation.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 9788
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 9788 cover?
Section 9788 ("Notwithstanding Sections 9783 and 9784, the personal representative may abandon o") 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 § 9788?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 9788 apply to my situation?
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