Prob. Code, § 9837 · Chapter 9. Compromise of Claims and Actions; Extension, Renewal, or Modification of Obligations
Prob. Code, § 9837
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
(a) A petition for an order authorizing a compromise, settlement, extension, renewal, or modification under this chapter may be filed by any of the following:
(1) The personal representative.
(2) Any interested person who has obtained the written approval of the personal representative to file the petition.
(b) The petition shall show the terms of the compromise, settlement, extension, renewal, or modification and its advantage to the estate.
(c) Notice of the hearing on the petition shall be given as provided in Section 1220.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Enacted by Stats. 1990, Ch. 79.
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