Section 10001 Of Article 1. General Provisions From California Probate Code >> Division 7. >> Part 5. >> Chapter 18. >> Article 1.
10001
. (a) If the personal representative neglects or refuses to
sell the property, any interested person may petition the court for
an order requiring the personal representative to sell real or
personal property of the estate in any of the following cases:
(1) Where the sale is necessary to pay debts, devises, family
allowance, expenses of administration, or taxes.
(2) Where the sale is to the advantage of the estate and in the
best interest of the interested persons.
(3) Where the property is directed by the will to be sold.
(b) Notice of the hearing on the petition shall be given as
provided in Section 1220.
(c) Notice of the hearing on the petition also shall be given to
the personal representative by citation served at least five days
before the hearing.