Section 10514.
Cal. Probate Code - PROB § 10514.
in effect(a)
Subject to subdivision (b), the personal representative has the following powers:
(1)
The power to borrow.
(2)
The power to place, replace, renew, or extend any encumbrance upon any property of the estate.
(b)
Only a personal representative who has full authority has the power to borrow money with the loan secured by an encumbrance upon real property.
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