Section 9830 Of Chapter 9. Compromise Of Claims And Actions; Extension, Renewal, Or Modification Of Obligations From California Probate Code >> Division 7. >> Part 5. >> Chapter 9.
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. (a) Unless this chapter or some other applicable statute
requires court authorization or approval, if it is to the advantage
of the estate, the personal representative may do any of the
following without court authorization, instruction, approval, or
confirmation:
(1) Compromise or settle a claim, action, or proceeding by or for
the benefit of, or against, the decedent, the personal
representative, or the estate, including the giving of a covenant not
to sue.
(2) Extend, renew, or in any manner modify the terms of an
obligation owing to or in favor of the decedent or the estate.
(3) Release, in whole or in part, any claim belonging to the
estate to the extent that the claim is uncollectible.
(b) Nothing in this section precludes the personal representative
from seeking court authorization pursuant to the provisions of this
chapter.
(c) Upon petition of an interested person or upon the court's own
motion, the court may limit the authority of the personal
representative under subdivision (a). Notice of the hearing on the
petition shall be given as provided in Section 1220.