Cal. Probate Code § 8540

California · California Probate Code · Status: effective

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Citation: Cal. Probate Code § 8540, California, version 1 as recorded 2026-07-25, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/894652
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(a) If the circumstances of the estate require the immediate appointment of a personal representative, the court may appoint a special administrator to exercise any powers that may be appropriate under the circumstances for the preservation of the estate. (b) The appointment may be for a specified term, to perform particular acts, or on any other terms specified in the court order.