California AB1660 amends the Probate Code to clarify the authority of public guardians and public administrators to manage estates.

California AB1660 amends the California Probate Code to specify the authority of public guardians and public administrators. Public guardians can issue a Certificate of Authority to restrain property transfers and obtain information from financial institutions. Public administrators can summarily dispose of estates under $50,000 without court order. Financial institutions must comply with these certificates or face fines. The certificates are valid for 60 days and discharge institutions from liability for public guardian or public administrator actions.

California AB1660 amends the Probate Code to clarify the authority of public guardians and public administrators to manage estates.

California AB1660 amends the California Probate Code to specify the authority of public guardians and public administrators. Public guardians can issue a Certificate of Authority to restrain property transfers and obtain information from financial institutions. Public administrators can summarily dispose of estates under $50,000 without court order. Financial institutions must comply with these certificates or face fines. The certificates are valid for 60 days and discharge institutions from liability for public guardian or public administrator actions.