California · Probate Code

PROB §12572: The sister state personal representative may bring an action against a holder of the decedent’s property, and may be awarded attorney’s fees, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 13105.

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A personal representative from another state may sue to recover a deceased person's property held by others and may recover attorney's fees under specified conditions.

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The sister state personal representative may bring an action against a holder of the decedent’s property, and may be awarded attorney’s fees, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 13105.

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