California · Probate Code

PROB §12405: Notice of hearing shall be served and published, and proof made, in the same manner as in proceedings for administration of the estate of a decedent, except that notice of hearing on the petition shal

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This statute requires notice of hearing to be served, published, and proved using the same procedures as estate administration proceedings, with a specified exception for petition hearings.

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Notice of hearing shall be served and published, and proof made, in the same manner as in proceedings for administration of the estate of a decedent, except that notice of hearing on the petition shall also be sent by registered mail to the missing person at his or her last known address.

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