Cal. Probate Code § 9850
Cal. Probate Code § 9850
California · California Probate Code · Status: effective
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- Cal. Probate Code § 9850, California, version 1 as recorded 2026-07-25, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/894867
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(a) If it is to the advantage of the estate to accept a deed to property which is subject to a mortgage or deed of trust in lieu of foreclosure of the mortgage or sale under the deed of trust, the personal representative may, after authorization by order of the court and upon such terms and conditions as may be imposed by the court, accept a deed conveying the property to the heirs or devisees of the decedent, subject to administration.
(b) To obtain an order under this section, the personal representative or any interested person shall file a petition showing the advantage to the estate of accepting the deed. Notice of the hearing on the petition shall be given as provided in Section 1220.
(c) The court shall make an order under this section only if the advantage to the estate of accepting the deed is shown by clear and convincing evidence.