PROBATE CODE § 10501. Matters requiring court supervision, Cal Prob Code § 10501
Summary
(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of this part, whether the personal representative has been granted full authority or limited authority, a personal representative who has obtained authority to administer the estate under this part is required to obtain court supervision, in the manner provided in this code, for any of the following actions:
(5) Sale of property of the estate to the personal representative or to the attorney for the personal representative.
(6) Exchange of property of the estate for property of the personal representative or for property of the attorney for the personal representative.