Prob. Code, § 551 · Chapter 1. Liability of Decedent Covered byInsurance

Prob. Code, § 551

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Notwithstanding Section 366.2 of the Code of Civil Procedure, if the limitations period otherwise applicable to the action has not expired at the time of the decedent’s death, an action under this chapter may be commenced within one year after the expiration of the limitations period otherwise applicable.

Notes and commentary — not statutory text

History

Amended by Stats. 1992, Ch. 178, Sec. 30. Effective January 1, 1993.

Source of truth

Edition: As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
Official file: https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=PROB&sectionNum=551.
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Code of Civil Procedure

Code Civ. Proc., § 366.2Printed as Section 366.2 of the Code of Civil Procedure

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