Statute · California Probate Code
Cal. Prob. Code § 553 — Liability of Decedent Covered byInsurance
Cal. Prob. Code § 553
- Type
- Statute
- Source
- California Probate Code
- Jurisdiction
- California
- Current through
- Nov 2, 2026 (California Legislative Counsel)
The insurer may deny or otherwise contest its liability in an action under this chapter or by an independent action. Unless the personal representative is joined as a party, a judgment in the action under this chapter or in the independent action does not adjudicate rights by or against the estate.
Citator
Cal. Prob. Code § 553 — Liability of Decedent Covered byInsurance is in force in the current edition of the Code, and nothing recorded condemns it.
The insurer may deny or otherwise contest its liability in an action under this chapter or by an independent action. Unless the personal representative is joined as a party, a judgment in the action under this chapter or in the independent action does not adjudicate rights by or against the estate.