Section 13550.

Cal. Probate Code - PROB § 13550.
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Except as provided in Sections 11446, 13552, 13553, and 13554, upon the death of a married person, the surviving spouse is personally liable for the debts of the deceased spouse chargeable against the property described in Section 13551 to the extent provided in Section 13551.

References

referencesCal. Probate Code - PROB § 11446.
referencesCal. Probate Code - PROB § 13551.
Source: CA Legislative Counsel Bulk DataURL: https://downloads.leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/pubinfo_2025.zipFetched: 6/27/2026

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