ARTICLE 4. Distribution of Property to Sister State Personal Representative [12540. - 12542.]

Cal. Probate Code - PROB 4.
in effect

Cal. Probate Code - PROB § 12540. Section 12540.

(a) If a person dies while domiciled in a sister state, the court in an ancillary administration proceeding may make an order for preliminary or final distribution of all or part of the decedent’s personal property in this state to the sister state personal representative if distribution is in the best interest of the estate or interested persons. (b) The court order shall be made in the manner and pursuant to the procedure provided in, and is subject to the provisions of, Chapter 1 (commencing with Section 11600) of Part 10.

Cal. Probate Code - PROB § 12541. Section 12541.

If necessary to make distribution pursuant to this article, real property in the nondomiciliary decedent’s estate may be sold and the court may order the proceeds to be distributed to the sister state personal representative. The sale shall be made in the same manner as other sales of real property of a decedent.

Cal. Probate Code - PROB § 12542. Section 12542.

If the nondomiciliary decedent’s estate in the sister state where the decedent was domiciled is insolvent, distribution may be made only to the sister state personal representative and not to the beneficiaries.
Source: CA Legislative Counsel Bulk DataURL: https://downloads.leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/pubinfo_2025.zipFetched: 6/27/2026

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