Cal. Probate Code - PROB § 11400. Section 11400.
Unless the provision or context otherwise requires, the definitions in this article govern the construction of this part.
ARTICLE 1. Definitions [11400. - 11402.]
Cal. Probate Code - PROB 1.
in effectCal. Probate Code - PROB § 11401. Section 11401.
“Debt” means:
(a)
A claim that is established under Part 4 (commencing with Section 9000) or that is otherwise payable in the course of administration.
(b)
An expense of administration.
(c)
A charge against the estate including, but not limited to, taxes, expenses of last illness, and family allowance.
Cal. Probate Code - PROB § 11402. Section 11402.
“Wage claim” means a claim for wages, not exceeding two thousand dollars ($2,000), of each employee of the decedent for work done or personal services rendered within 90 days before the death of the decedent.
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