California · Probate Code

PROB §20221: A proceeding under this article shall be commenced by filing a petition that sets forth all of the following information: (a) The jurisdictional facts.

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A civil proceeding under this article begins by filing a petition that includes jurisdictional facts establishing the court's authority to hear the case.

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A proceeding under this article shall be commenced by filing a petition that sets forth all of the following information: (a) The jurisdictional facts. (b) Other facts necessary for the court to determine the proration of the generation-skipping transfer tax.

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