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Cal. Prob. Code § 13550 — Liability for Debts of Deceased Spouse

Cal. Prob. Code § 13550

Type
Statute
Source
California Probate Code
Jurisdiction
California
Current through
Nov 2, 2026 (California Legislative Counsel)

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.

Citator

Cal. Prob. Code § 13550 — Liability for Debts of Deceased Spouse is in force in the current edition of the Code, and nothing recorded condemns it.

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.