California · Probate Code

PROB §7600: If a public officer or employee knows of property of a decedent that is subject to loss, injury, waste, or misappropriation and that ought to be in the possession or control of the public administrato

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A public officer or employee who knows of a decedent's property at risk of loss, injury, waste, or misappropriation that should be under public administrator control has a legal duty regarding that property.

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If a public officer or employee knows of property of a decedent that is subject to loss, injury, waste, or misappropriation and that ought to be in the possession or control of the public administrator, the officer or employee shall inform the public administrator.

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