The surviving spouse is not liable under this chapter if all the property described in paragraphs (1) and (2) of subdivision (a) of Section 13502 is administered under this code.
Cal. Prob. Code § 13553
Liability for Debts of Deceased Spouse
Applied in 1 court decision — leading case 189 Cal. App. 4th 1105 - Kircher v. Kircher (2010)
Most recently applied in 189 Cal. App. 4th 1105 - Kircher v. Kircher (November 2010)
Enacted by Stats. 1990, Ch. 79.
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