California · Code of Civil Procedure - CCP

CCP §686.010: After the death of the judgment creditor, the judgment may be enforced as provided in this title by the judgment creditor’s executor or administrator or successor in interest.

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After a judgment creditor dies, their executor, administrator, or successor may continue enforcing the judgment according to law.

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After the death of the judgment creditor, the judgment may be enforced as provided in this title by the judgment creditor’s executor or administrator or successor in interest.

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