Probate Code section 551

Notwithstanding Section 366.2 of the Code of Civil Procedure, if the limitations period otherwise applicable to the action has not expired at the time of the decedent’s death, an action under this chapter may be commenced within one year after the expiration of the limitations period otherwise applicable.

Source: Section 551, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=PROB§ionNum=551. (accessed Jun. 2, 2025).

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May 12, 2025

§ 551’s source at ca.gov

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Location: https://california.public.law/codes/probate_code_section_551

Original Source: Section 551, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=PROB§ionNum=551. (last accessed May 12, 2025).