California 2013-2014 Regular Session Status: In Committee

AB 838 — Personal representatives: bonds.

Last action — From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Assembly
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2013-2014 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Existing law requires a person appointed as a personal representative of an estate to post a bond approved by the court before letters are issued, except as specified. Existing law authorizes the court to fix the amount of the bond, not to exceed the sum of specified items, including the estimated value of the personal property and the probable annual gross income of the estate. This bill would, commencing July 1, 2014, require the reasonable amount for the cost of recovery to collect on the bond, including attorney's fees and costs, to be included in the above-described sum.

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Action History

  1. From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.

  2. Died pursuant to Art. IV, Sec. 10(c) of the Constitution.

  3. In committee: Set, first hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.

  4. Re-referred to Com. on JUD.

  5. From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on JUD. Read second time and amended.

  6. Referred to Com. on JUD.

  7. From printer. May be heard in committee March 24.

  8. Read first time. To print.

Sponsors

  • Morrell · Primary

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Sponsors (1)

  • Morrell

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (121)

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Frequently asked questions

What does AB 838 do?
Existing law requires a person appointed as a personal representative of an estate to post a bond approved by the court before letters are issued, except as specified. Existing law authorizes the court to fix the amount of the bond, not to exceed the sum of specified items, including the estimated value of the personal property and the probable annual gross income of the estate. This bill would, commencing July 1, 2014, require the reasonable amount for the cost of recovery to collect on the bond, including attorney's fees and costs, to be included in the above-described sum.
Who sponsors AB 838?
AB 838 is sponsored by Morrell.
What is the current status of AB 838?
This bill died with 2013-2014 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track AB 838?
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