Section 13653 Of Chapter 5. Determination Or Confirmation Of Property Passing Or Belonging To Surviving Spouse From California Probate Code >> Division 8. >> Part 2. >> Chapter 5.

. If proceedings for the administration of the estate of the deceased spouse are not pending, a petition under this chapter may, but need not, be filed with a petition for probate of the will of the deceased spouse or for administration of the estate of the deceased spouse.