Section 19516 Of Article 1. Powers And Duties Of Franchise Tax Board From California Revenue And Taxation Code >> Division 2. >> Part 10.2. >> Chapter 7. >> Article 1.

. Every fiduciary who pays in whole or in part any claim, other than claims for taxes, expenses of administration, funeral expenses, expenses of last illness, family allowance, or wage claims as defined in Section 11402 of the Probate Code, against the person, estate, or trust for whom or for which the fiduciary acts, or who makes any distribution of the assets of the person, estate, or trust, before satisfaction and payment of taxes, interest, and penalties, except penalties due from a decedent, which are imposed by Part 10 (commencing with Section 17001) or this part on the person, estate, or trust for whom or for which the fiduciary acts, or which constitute a claim against the person, estate, or trust, or which are a lien or charge on or against the assets of the person, estate, or trust, is personally liable to the state for the taxes, interest, and penalties to the extent of the payments and distributions.