California · Probate Code
PROB §10813: An agreement between the personal representative and the attorney for higher compensation for the attorney than that provided by this part is void.
What this law says, in plain English
Agreements between a personal representative and an attorney for compensation exceeding statutory limits are void and unenforceable.
Read the full statutory text
An agreement between the personal representative and the attorney for higher compensation for the attorney than that provided by this part is void.
Verify at the official source: California legislative text
Facing this? Know exactly what happens next.
MOFRD turns this code section into your situation: the deadlines that apply to you, the forms your county uses, and the resolution paths people in your position actually take. Free for 3 days — no card required.
This page is legal information, not legal advice. Code text is sourced from official publications and may lag amendments — always confirm at the official source linked above. Plain-English summaries and relationship data are AI-derived and reviewed on an ongoing basis; verify with a licensed attorney before acting.