California · Probate Code
PROB §10551: In addition to the powers granted to the personal representative by other sections of this chapter, the personal representative has all the powers that the personal representative could exercise witho
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A personal representative has all powers granted by law and other statutes in this chapter to manage an estate.
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In addition to the powers granted to the personal representative by other sections of this chapter, the personal representative has all the powers that the personal representative could exercise without court supervision under this code if the personal representative had not been granted authority to administer the estate under this part.
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