California · Probate Code

PROB §11753: (a) Distribution in compliance with the court order entitles the personal representative to a full discharge with respect to property included in the order.

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(a) Distribution in compliance with the court order entitles the personal representative to a full discharge with respect to property included in the order. (b) The personal representative shall, before or at the time of the petition for discharge, file receipts for all property in the estate. In the case of real property, the personal representative shall file a statement that identifies the date and place of the recording and other appropriate recording information for the court order for distribution or the personal representative’s deed. (c) The court may excuse the filing of a receipt on a showing that the personal representative is unable, after reasonable effort, to obtain a receipt and that the property has been delivered to or is in the possession of the distributee.

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