Section 8488 Of Article 5. Bond From California Probate Code >> Division 7. >> Part 2. >> Chapter 4. >> Article 5.
8488
. (a) In case of a breach of a condition of the bond, an action
may be brought against the sureties on the bond for the use and
benefit of the decedent's estate or of any person interested in the
estate.
(b) No action may be maintained against the sureties on the bond
of the personal representative unless commenced within four years
from the discharge or removal of the personal representative or
within four years from the date the order surcharging the personal
representative becomes final, whichever is later.
(c) In any case, and notwithstanding subdivision (c) of Section
7250, no action may be maintained against the sureties on the bond
unless commenced within six years from the date the judgment under
Section 7250 or the later of the orders under subdivision (b) of this
section becomes final.