Section 10531 Of Article 3. Powers The Exercise Of Which Requires Giving Of Notice Of Proposed Action Under Some Circumstances From California Probate Code >> Division 7. >> Part 6. >> Chapter 3. >> Article 3.

. (a) The personal representative has the power to manage and control property of the estate, including making allocations and determinations under the Uniform Principal and Income Act, Chapter 3 (commencing with Section 16320) of Part 4 of Division 9. Except as provided in subdivision (b), the personal representative may exercise this power without giving notice of proposed action under Chapter 4 (commencing with Section 10580).
  (b) The personal representative shall comply with the requirements of Chapter 4 (commencing with Section 10580) in any case where a provision of Chapter 3 (commencing with Section 10500) governing the exercise of a specific power so requires.