Probate Code - PROB
DIVISION 7. ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES OF DECEDENTS [7000 - 12591]
( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1990, Ch. 79. ) PART 2. OPENING ESTATE ADMINISTRATION [8000 - 8577]
( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1990, Ch. 79. ) CHAPTER 4. Appointment of Personal Representative [8400 - 8577]
( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1990, Ch. 79. ) ARTICLE 8. Special Administrators [8540 - 8547]
( Article 8 enacted by Stats. 1990, Ch. 79. ) 8540.
(a) If the circumstances of the estate require the immediate appointment of a personal representative, the court may appoint a special administrator to exercise any powers that may be appropriate under the circumstances for the preservation of the estate.
(b) The appointment may be for a specified term, to perform particular acts, or on any other terms specified in the court order.
(Enacted by Stats. 1990, Ch. 79.)