Section 9252 Of Chapter 6. Allowance And Rejection Of Claims From California Probate Code >> Division 7. >> Part 4. >> Chapter 6.
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. (a) If the personal representative or the attorney for the
personal representative is a creditor of the decedent, the clerk
shall present the claim to the court or judge for approval or
rejection. The court or judge may in its discretion require the
creditor to file a petition and give notice of hearing.
(b) If the court or judge approves the claim, the claim is
established and shall be included with other established claims to be
paid in the course of administration.
(c) If the court or judge rejects the claim, the personal
representative or attorney may bring an action against the estate.
Summons shall be served on the judge, who shall appoint an attorney
at the expense of the estate to defend the action.