Section 11421 Of Chapter 2. General Provisions From California Probate Code >> Division 7. >> Part 9. >> Chapter 2.

. Subject to Section 11420, as soon as the personal representative has sufficient funds, after retaining sufficient funds to pay expenses of administration, the personal representative shall pay the following:
  (a) Funeral expenses.
  (b) Expenses of last illness.
  (c) Family allowance.
  (d) Wage claims.