§ 27462 Coroner'S Estate Property Report

Government Code·California

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•The coroner must tell the court what stuff the dead person had and what happened to it.
•If the dead person's stuff was sold, the coroner must say how much money was made.
•If there's not enough money to pay for the burial, the county has to cover the cost.

Example

A person dies with no family, and the coroner finds a old car and some jewelry in their home.

The coroner sells the car and jewelry but doesn't get enough money to pay for the burial. The county then has to pay the rest of the burial costs.

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§ 27462 Coroner'S Estate Property Report

The coroner shall file with the clerk of the court a statement showing the property of the deceased that came into his hands, the amount received from the sale of any personal property, and the disposition of the property of the deceased. He shall also file with the clerk vouchers showing what disposition was made of the property. If there is not sufficient property belonging to the estate of the deceased to pay the necessary expenses of the burial, the expenses are a legal charge against the county. (Added by Stats. 1947, Ch. 424.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

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port property the coroner disposition statement

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Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Government Code. Section 27462.

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