Section 8540.

Cal. Probate Code - PROB § 8540.
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(a) If the circumstances of the estate require the immediate appointment of a personal representative, the court may appoint a special administrator to exercise any powers that may be appropriate under the circumstances for the preservation of the estate. (b) The appointment may be for a specified term, to perform particular acts, or on any other terms specified in the court order.
Source: CA Legislative Counsel Bulk DataURL: https://downloads.leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/pubinfo_2025.zipFetched: 6/27/2026

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