California · Probate Code

PROB §8523: The court may make orders that are necessary to deal with the estate of the decedent between the time a vacancy occurs in the office of personal representative and appointment of a successor.

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Courts may issue orders to manage a deceased person's estate during the gap between a personal representative's vacancy and appointment of a replacement.

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The court may make orders that are necessary to deal with the estate of the decedent between the time a vacancy occurs in the office of personal representative and appointment of a successor. Those orders may include appointment of a special administrator.

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