§ 9820

Enacted by Stats. 1990, Ch. 79.

The personal representative may:

(a)Commence and maintain actions and proceedings for the benefit of the estate.
(b)Defend actions and proceedings against the decedent, the personal representative, or the estate.

Other sections in Chapter 8 - Actions and Proceedings by or Against Personal Representative

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