Section 551 Of Part 13. Litigation Involving Decedent From California Probate Code >> Division 2. >> Part 13.

. Notwithstanding Section 366.2 of the Code of Civil Procedure, if the limitations period otherwise applicable to the action has not expired at the time of the decedent's death, an action under this chapter may be commenced within one year after the expiration of the limitations period otherwise applicable.