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Cal. Prob. Code § 19020

Petition for Approval and Settlement of Claims Against Deceased Settlor

Known as the Trust Law

The act spans §§ 15000–19403 (351 sections).

Added by Stats. 1991, Ch. 992, Sec. 3.

At any time after the filing and first publication of notice pursuant to Chapter 3 (commencing with Section 19040), and after expiration of the time to file claims provided in that chapter, a trustee or beneficiary may petition the court under this chapter to approve either of the following:

(a) Allowance, compromise, or settlement of any claims that have not been rejected by the trustee under the procedure provided in this part and for which trust property may be liable.

(b) An allocation of any amounts due by reason of an action described in subdivision (a) to two or more trusts which may be liable for the claims.

Official source: California Legislative Information. Reproduced from public-domain California statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.