California · Probate Code

PROB §9761: If a partnership existed between the decedent and another person at the time of the decedent’s death, on application of the personal representative, the court may order any surviving partner to render

Civil

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A court may order a surviving business partner to provide an accounting after the other partner's death, enforceable through contempt powers.

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If a partnership existed between the decedent and another person at the time of the decedent’s death, on application of the personal representative, the court may order any surviving partner to render an account pursuant to Section 15510, 15634, or 16807 of the Corporations Code. An order under this section may be enforced by the court’s power to punish for contempt.

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