Prob. Code, § 13550 · Chapter 3. Liability for Debts of Deceased Spouse
Prob. Code, § 13550
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
Except as provided in Sections 11446, 13552, 13553, and 13554, upon the death of a married person, the surviving spouse is personally liable for the debts of the deceased spouse chargeable against the property described in Section 13551 to the extent provided in Section 13551.
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History
Enacted by Stats. 1990, Ch. 79.
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Probate Code
- Prob. Code, § 11446Printed as Sections 11446, 13552, 13553, and 13554
- Prob. Code, § 13551Printed as Section 13551
- Prob. Code, § 13552Printed as Sections 11446, 13552, 13553, and 13554
- Prob. Code, § 13553Printed as Sections 11446, 13552, 13553, and 13554
- Prob. Code, § 13554Printed as Sections 11446, 13552, 13553, and 13554
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