The trustee may at any time pay, reject, or contest any claim against the deceased settlor or settle any claim by compromise, arbitration, or otherwise. The trustee may also file a petition in the manner set forth in Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 19020) to settle any claim.
Cal. Prob. Code § 19005
General Provisions
Known as the Trust Law
The act spans §§ 15000–19403 (351 sections).
Added by Stats. 1991, Ch. 992, Sec. 3.
Official source: California Legislative Information. Reproduced from public-domain California statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.