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Current as of January 01, 2023 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
(a) In case of a breach of a condition of the bond, an action may be brought against the sureties on the bond for the use and benefit of the decedent's estate or of any person interested in the estate.
(b) No action may be maintained against the sureties on the bond of the personal representative unless commenced within four years from the discharge or removal of the personal representative or within four years from the date the order surcharging the personal representative becomes final, whichever is later.
(c) In any case, and notwithstanding subdivision (c) of Section 7250, no action may be maintained against the sureties on the bond unless commenced within six years from the date the judgment under Section 7250 or the later of the orders under subdivision (b) of this section becomes final.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - California Code, Probate Code - PROB § 8488 - last updated January 01, 2023 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ca/probate-code/prob-sect-8488/
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