Probate Code - PROB
DIVISION 7. ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES OF DECEDENTS [7000 - 12591]
( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1990, Ch. 79. ) PART 5. ESTATE MANAGEMENT [9600 - 10382]
( Part 5 enacted by Stats. 1990, Ch. 79. ) CHAPTER 9. Compromise of Claims and Actions; Extension, Renewal, or Modification of Obligations [9830 - 9839]
( Chapter 9 enacted by Stats. 1990, Ch. 79. ) 9834.
Authorization by order of court is required for any of the following:
(a) A compromise or settlement of a claim by the estate against the personal representative or the personal representative’s attorney, whether or not the claim arises out of the administration of the estate.
(b) An extension, renewal, or modification of the terms of a debt or similar obligation of the personal representative, or the personal representative’s attorney, owing to, or in favor of, the estate.
(Enacted by Stats. 1990, Ch. 79.)