Probate Code section 19005

The trustee may at any time pay, reject, or contest any claim against the deceased settlor or settle any claim by compromise, arbitration, or otherwise. The trustee may also file a petition in the manner set forth in Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 19020) to settle any claim.

Source: Section 19005, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=PROB§ionNum=19005. (accessed May 19, 2025).

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May 12, 2025

§ 19005’s source at ca.gov

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Location: https://california.public.law/codes/probate_code_section_19005

Original Source: Section 19005, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=PROB§ionNum=19005. (last accessed May 12, 2025).