California · Probate Code
PROB §851: (a) At least 30 days prior to the day of the hearing, the petitioner shall cause notice of the hearing and a copy of the petition to be served in the manner provided in Chapter 4 (commencing with Sect
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A petitioner must serve notice of a hearing and a copy of a petition at least 30 days before the hearing date, using the service methods outlined in Chapter 4.
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