Cal. Probate Code § 551 : California Probate Code — General Provisions — Liability Of Decedent Covered By Insurance — Commencement of action after expiration of limitations period

Current through the 2016 Legislative Session

Notwithstanding Section 366.2 of the Code of Civil Procedure, if the limitations period otherwise applicable to the action has not expired at the time of the decedent's death, an action under this chapter may be commenced within one year after the expiration of the limitations period otherwise applicable.