Probate Code section 11401

“Debt” means:

(a)

A claim that is established under Part 4 (commencing with Section 9000) or that is otherwise payable in the course of administration.

(b)

An expense of administration.

(c)

A charge against the estate including, but not limited to, taxes, expenses of last illness, and family allowance.

Source: Section 11401, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=PROB§ionNum=11401. (accessed Jun. 2, 2025).

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May 12, 2025

§ 11401’s source at ca.gov

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Location: https://california.public.law/codes/probate_code_section_11401

Original Source: Section 11401, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=PROB§ionNum=11401. (last accessed May 12, 2025).