California · Probate Code

PROB §8546: (a) The powers of a special administrator cease on issuance of letters to a general personal representative or as otherwise directed by the court.

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(a) The powers of a special administrator cease on issuance of letters to a general personal representative or as otherwise directed by the court. (b) The special administrator shall promptly deliver to the general personal representative: (1) All property of the estate in the possession of the special administrator. The court may authorize the special administrator to complete a sale or other transaction affecting property in the possession of the special administrator. (2) A list of all creditor claims of which the special administrator has knowledge. The list shall show the name and address of each creditor, the amount of the claim, and what action has been taken with respect to the claim. A copy of the list shall be filed in the court. (c) The special administrator shall account in the same manner as a general personal representative is required to account. If the same person acts as both special administrator and general personal representative, the account of the special administrator may be combined with the first account of the general personal representative.

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