Prob. Code, § 10801 · Article 1. Compensation of Personal Representative
Prob. Code, § 10801
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
(a) Subject to the provisions of this part, in addition to the compensation provided by Section 10800, the court may allow additional compensation for extraordinary services by the personal representative in an amount the court determines is just and reasonable.
(b) The personal representative may also employ or retain tax counsel, tax auditors, accountants, or other tax experts for the performance of any action which such persons, respectively, may lawfully perform in the computation, reporting, or making of tax returns, or in negotiations or litigation which may be necessary for the final determination and payment of taxes, and pay from the funds of the estate for such services.
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History
Amended by Stats. 1991, Ch. 82, Sec. 28. Effective June 30, 1991. Operative July 1, 1991, by Sec. 31 of Ch. 82.
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