Section 13114.
Cal. Probate Code - PROB § 13114.
in effect(a)
A public administrator who has taken possession or control of property of a decedent under Article 1 (commencing with Section 7600) of Chapter 4 of Part 1 of Division 7 may refuse to pay money or deliver property pursuant to this chapter if payment of the costs and fees described in Section 7604 has not first been made or adequately assured to the satisfaction of the public administrator.
(b)
A coroner who has property found upon the body of a decedent, or who has taken charge of property of the decedent pursuant to Section 27491.3 of the Government Code, may refuse to pay or deliver the property pursuant to this chapter if payment of the reasonable costs of holding or safeguarding the property has not first been made or adequately assured to the satisfaction of the coroner.
References
referencesCal. Government Code - GOV § 27491.3.
referencesCal. Probate Code - PROB § 7600.
referencesCal. Probate Code - PROB § 7604.
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