{"code":"PROB","codeName":"Probate Code","section":"1023","citation":"Prob. Code, § 1023","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 3. GENERAL PROVISIONS OF A PROCEDURAL NATURE [1000. - 1312.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/division-3"},{"name":"PART 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS [1000. - 1064.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/division-3/part-1"},{"name":"CHAPTER 2. Petitions and Other Papers [1020. - 1023.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/division-3/part-1/chapter-2"}],"history":"Enacted by Stats. 1990, Ch. 79.","effective":null,"html":"<p>If a petitioner, objector, or respondent is absent from the county or for some other cause is unable to sign or verify a petition, objection, or response filed pursuant to this code, the person’s attorney may sign or verify the petition, objection, or response unless the person is a fiduciary appointed in the proceeding.</p>","text":"If a petitioner, objector, or respondent is absent from the county or for some other cause is unable to sign or verify a petition, objection, or response filed pursuant to this code, the person’s attorney may sign or verify the petition, objection, or response unless the person is a fiduciary appointed in the proceeding.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/petitions-and-other-papers-1023","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}