California · Probate Code
PROB §1043: (a) An interested person may appear and make a response or objection in writing at or before the hearing.
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(a) An interested person may appear and make a response or objection in writing at or before the hearing. (b) An interested person may appear and make a response or objection orally at the hearing. The court in its discretion shall either hear and determine the response or objection at the hearing, or grant a continuance for the purpose of allowing a response or objection to be made in writing. (c) A request for a continuance for the purpose of making a written response or objection shall not itself be considered as a response or objection, nor shall the failure to make a response or objection during the time allowed be considered as a response or objection.
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