Cal. PROB § 10160
This is the official text of Cal. PROB § 10160, part of California’s Probate Code — governs wills, trusts, estates, and conservatorships.
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Official statutory text
The estate is not liable to an agent, broker, or auctioneer under a contract for the sale of property or for any fee, commission, or other compensation or expenses in connection with a sale of property unless the following requirements are satisfied:
(a) An actual sale is made.
(b) If court confirmation or approval is required, the sale is confirmed or approved by the court as required.
(c) The sale is consummated.
(a) An actual sale is made.
(b) If court confirmation or approval is required, the sale is confirmed or approved by the court as required.
(c) The sale is consummated.
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