GroundRules
PROB § 11640
Where this section sits in the code
- Probate Code - PROB
- DIVISION 7. ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES OF DECEDENTS [7000. - 12591.]
- PART 10. DISTRIBUTION OF ESTATE [11600. - 12007.]
- CHAPTER 1. Order for Distribution [11600. - 11642.]
- ARTICLE 3. Final Distribution [11640. - 11642.]
(a) When all debts have been paid or adequately provided for, or if the estate is insolvent, and the estate is in a condition to be closed, the personal representative shall file a petition for, and the court shall make, an order for final distribution of the estate.
(b) The court shall hear and determine and resolve in the order all questions arising under Section 21135 (ademption by satisfaction) or Section 6409 (advancements).
(c) If debts remain unpaid or not adequately provided for or if, for other reasons, the estate is not in a condition to be closed, the administration may continue for a reasonable time, subject to Chapter 1 (commencing with Section 12200) of Part 11 (time for closing estate).
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