California Legal Codes and Statutes

§ 686.020

Amended by Stats. 1989, Ch. 1416, Sec. 21.

After the death of the judgment debtor, enforcement of a judgment against property in the judgment debtor’s estate is governed by the Probate Code, and not by this title.

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Cal. Civ. Proc. Code § 686.020 (2026)
https://ca.codecond.com/codes/ccp/part-2-of-civil-actions/title-9-enforcement-of-judgments/division-1-definitions-and-general-provisions/chapter-6-enforcement-after-death-of-judgment-creditor-or-judgment-debtor/section-686.020

Other sections in Chapter 6 - Enforcement After Death of Judgment Creditor or Judgment Debtor

§ 686.010§ 686.020

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