California · Probate Code

PROB §9733: (a) Pending distribution of the estate or at the time the court makes an order for final distribution of the estate, on petition of the personal representative or any interested person, the court may,

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A court may consider a petition from the estate's personal representative or an interested person regarding estate distribution, either while distribution is pending or when the court orders final distribution.

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(a) Pending distribution of the estate or at the time the court makes an order for final distribution of the estate, on petition of the personal representative or any interested person, the court may, upon good cause shown, order that the personal representative purchase an annuity from an insurer admitted to do business in this state to satisfy a devise of an annuity or other direction in the will for periodic payments to a devisee. (b) Notice of the hearing on the petition shall be given as provided in Section 1220.

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