California · Probate Code

PROB §19002: (a) Except as expressly provided, this part shall not be construed to affect the right of any creditor to recover from any revocable trust established by the deceased settlor.

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This statute preserves creditors' rights to recover money from revocable trusts created by a deceased person, unless other laws specifically state otherwise.

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(a) Except as expressly provided, this part shall not be construed to affect the right of any creditor to recover from any revocable trust established by the deceased settlor. (b) Nothing in this part shall be construed as a construction or alteration of any claims procedure set forth under Part 4 (commencing with Section 9000) of Division 7.

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