California · Probate Code
PROB §6606: (a) A petition may be filed under this chapter by any of the following: (1) The person named in the will of the decedent as executor.
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(a) A petition may be filed under this chapter by any of the following: (1) The person named in the will of the decedent as executor. (2) The surviving spouse of the decedent. (3) The guardian of a minor child of the decedent. (4) A child of the decedent who was a minor at the time the decedent died. (5) The personal representative if a personal representative has been appointed for the decedent’s estate. (b) The guardian of a minor child of the decedent may file the petition without authorization or approval of the court in which the guardianship proceeding is pending.
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