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California Probate Code

§ 2500

PROB § 2500Div. 4 · Part 4 · Ch. 6 · Art. 5
(a)Unless this article or some other applicable statute requires court authorization or approval, if it is to the advantage of the estate, the guardian or conservator may do any of the following without court authorization, instruction, approval, or confirmation:
(1)Compromise or settle a claim, action, or proceeding by or for the benefit of, or against, the ward or conservatee, the guardian or conservator, or the estate, including the giving of a covenant not to sue.
(2)Extend, renew, or in any manner modify the terms of an obligation owing to or running in favor of the ward or conservatee or the estate.

Legislative history

Enacted by Stats. 1990, Ch. 79.

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