If the public administrator takes possession or control of property of a decedent — California Code § 7604
California Code § 7604 — If the public administrator takes possession or control of property of a decedent. Reproduced from the official Public Contract Code - PCC, with a citation summary, verification link, and related provisions.
§ 7604. If the public administrator takes possession or control of property of a decedent
If the public administrator takes possession or control of property of a decedent under this article, but another person is subsequently appointed personal representative or subsequently takes control or possession, the public administrator is entitled to reasonable costs incurred for the preservation of the estate, together with reasonable compensation for services. The costs and compensation are a proper expense of administration.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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- Citation: Public Contract Code - PCC § 7604
- Jurisdiction: California
- Code: Public Contract Code - PCC
- Subject: If the public administrator takes possession or control of property of a decedent
- Text: transcribed from the official source (verify below)
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