California · Probate Code
PROB §1242: The citation shall be served on the person cited in the manner provided in Chapter 4 (commencing with Section 413.
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The citation shall be served on the person cited in the manner provided in Chapter 4 (commencing with Section 413.10) of Title 5 of Part 2 of the Code of Civil Procedure. Except as otherwise provided by statute, the citation shall be served at least five days before its return day.
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