Section 11622 Of Article 2. Preliminary Distribution From California Probate Code >> Division 7. >> Part 10. >> Chapter 1. >> Article 2.
11622
. (a) If the court orders distribution before four months have
elapsed after letters are first issued to a general personal
representative, the court shall require a bond. The bond shall be in
the amount of the distribution.
(b) If the court orders distribution after four months have
elapsed after letters are first issued to a general personal
representative, the court may require a bond. The bond shall be in
the amount the court orders.
(c) Any bond required by the court shall be given by the
distributee and filed with the court. The bond shall be conditioned
on payment of the distributee's proper share of the debts of the
estate, not exceeding the amount distributed.