California · Probate Code

PROB §9880: Except as provided in this chapter, neither the personal representative nor the personal representative’s attorney may do any of the following: (a) Purchase any property of the estate or any claim aga

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A personal representative or their attorney is prohibited from purchasing estate property or claims against the estate, except as otherwise permitted by law.

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Except as provided in this chapter, neither the personal representative nor the personal representative’s attorney may do any of the following: (a) Purchase any property of the estate or any claim against the estate, directly or indirectly. (b) Be interested in any such purchase.

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