§ 11401

Enacted by Stats. 1990, Ch. 79.

“Debt” means:

(a)A claim that is established under Part 4 (commencing with Section 9000) or that is otherwise payable in the course of administration.
(b)An expense of administration.
(c)A charge against the estate including, but not limited to, taxes, expenses of last illness, and family allowance.

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