California · Probate Code
PROB §2616: (a) A petition may be filed under this article by any one or more of the following: (1) The guardian or conservator.
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This statute establishes a civil court procedure allowing guardians, conservators, wards, creditors, and interested persons to petition for court-issued citations requiring individuals to answer questions, appear in court, or produce documents regarding property or claims related to a ward or conservatee's estate.
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