Prob. Code, § 58 · Part 2. DEFINITIONS
Prob. Code, § 58
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
(a) “Personal representative” means executor, administrator, administrator with the will annexed, special administrator, successor personal representative, public administrator acting pursuant to Section 7660, or a person who performs substantially the same function under the law of another jurisdiction governing the person’s status.
(b) “General personal representative” excludes a special administrator unless the special administrator has the powers, duties, and obligations of a general personal representative under Section 8545.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Amended by Stats. 2004, Ch. 888, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 2005.
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