CHAPTER 7. Claims by Public Entities [19200. - 19205.]

Cal. Probate Code - PROB 7.

in effect

Cal. Probate Code - PROB § 19200. Section 19200.

(a) Except as provided in this chapter, a claim by a public entity shall be filed within the time otherwise provided in this part. A claim not so filed is barred, including any lien imposed for the claim. (b) As used in this chapter, “public entity” has the meaning provided in Section 811.2 of the Government Code, and includes an officer authorized to act on behalf of the public entity.

Cal. Probate Code - PROB § 19201. Section 19201.

(a) Notwithstanding any other statute, if a claim of a public entity arises under a law, act, or code listed in subdivision (b): (1) The public entity may provide a form to be used for the written notice or request to the public entity required by this chapter. Where appropriate, the form may require the decedent’s social security number, if known. (2) The claim is barred only after written notice or request to the public entity and expiration of the period provided in the applicable section. If no written notice or request is made, the claim is enforceable by the remedies, and is barred at the time, otherwise provided in the law, act, or code. (b) Law, Act, or Code Applicable Section Sales and Use Tax Law (commencing with Section 6001 of the Revenue and Taxation Code) Section 6487.1 of the Revenue and Taxation Code Bradley-Burns Uniform Local Sales and Use Tax Law (commencing with Section 7200 of the Revenue and Taxation Code) Section 6487.1 of the Revenue and Taxation Code Transactions and Use Tax Law (commencing with Section 7251 of the Revenue and Taxation Code) Section 6487.1 of the Revenue and Taxation Code Motor Vehicle Fuel License Tax Law (commencing with Section 7301 of the Revenue and Taxation Code) Section 7675.1 of the Revenue and Taxation Code Use Fuel Tax Law (commencing with Section 8601 of the Revenue and Taxation Code) Section 8782.1 of the Revenue and Taxation Code Administration of Franchise and Income Tax Law (commencing with Section 18401 of the Revenue and Taxation Code) Section 19517 of the Revenue and Taxation Code Cigarette Tax Law (commencing with Section 30001 of the Revenue and Taxation Code) Section 30207.1 of the Revenue and Taxation Code Alcoholic Beverage Tax Law (commencing with Section 32001 of the Revenue and Taxation Code) Section 32272.1 of the Revenue and Taxation Code Unemployment Insurance Code Section 1090 of the Unemployment Insurance Code State Hospitals (commencing with Section 7200 of the Welfare and Institutions Code) Section 7277.1 of the Welfare and Institutions Code Medi-Cal Act (commencing with Section 14000 of the Welfare and Institutions Code) Section 9202 of the Probate Code Waxman-Duffy Prepaid Health Plan Act (commencing with Section 14200 of the Welfare and Institutions Code) Section 9202 of the Probate Code

Cal. Probate Code - PROB § 19202. Section 19202.

(a) If the trustee knows or has reason to believe that the deceased settlor received health care under Chapter 7 (commencing with Section 14000) or Chapter 8 (commencing with Section 14200) of Part 3 of Division 9 of the Welfare and Institutions Code, or was the surviving spouse of a person who received that health care, the trustee shall give the State Director of Health Services notice of the death of the deceased settlor or surviving spouse in the manner provided in Section 215. (b) The director has four months after notice is given in which to file a claim.

Cal. Probate Code - PROB § 19203. Section 19203.

If property in the trust is distributed before expiration of the time allowed a public entity to file a claim, the public entity has a claim against the distributees to the full extent of the public entity’s claim or each distributee’s share of the distributed property, as set forth in Section 19402, whichever is less. The public entity’s claim against distributees includes interest at a rate equal to that specified in Section 19521 of the Revenue and Taxation Code, from the date of distribution or the date of filing the claim by the public entity, whichever is later, plus other accruing costs as in the case of enforcement of a money judgment.

Cal. Probate Code - PROB § 19204. Section 19204.

Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to affect the order of priority of debts provided for under other provisions of law.

Cal. Probate Code - PROB § 19205. Section 19205.

This chapter does not apply to liability for the restitution of amounts illegally acquired through the means of a fraudulent, false, or incorrect representation, or a forged or unauthorized endorsement.

Source: CA Legislative Counsel Bulk DataURL: https://downloads.leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/pubinfo_2025.zipFetched: 6/27/2026