Probate Code section 9781

Unless otherwise provided in the will, subject to the requirements of this chapter, the personal representative may exercise the power provided in Section 9780 without court authorization or approval.

Source: Section 9781, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=PROB§ionNum=9781. (updated Jan. 1, 1990; accessed Jul. 20, 2026).

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Location: https://california.public.law/codes/probate_code_section_9781

Original Source: Section 9781, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=PROB§ionNum=9781. (last accessed May 12, 2025).