{"code":"PROB","codeName":"Probate Code","section":"11700","citation":"Prob. Code, § 11700","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 7. ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES OF DECEDENTS [7000. - 12591.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/division-7"},{"name":"PART 10. DISTRIBUTION OF ESTATE [11600. - 12007.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/division-7/part-10"},{"name":"CHAPTER 2. Determination of Persons Entitled to Distribution [11700. - 11705.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/division-7/part-10/chapter-2"}],"history":"Enacted by Stats. 1990, Ch. 79.","effective":null,"html":"<p>At any time after letters are first issued to a general personal representative and before an order for final distribution is made, the personal representative, or any person claiming to be a beneficiary or otherwise entitled to distribution of a share of the estate, may file a petition for a court determination of the persons entitled to distribution of the decedent’s estate. The petition shall include a statement of the basis for the petitioner’s claim.</p>","text":"At any time after letters are first issued to a general personal representative and before an order for final distribution is made, the personal representative, or any person claiming to be a beneficiary or otherwise entitled to distribution of a share of the estate, may file a petition for a court determination of the persons entitled to distribution of the decedent’s estate. The petition shall include a statement of the basis for the petitioner’s claim.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/determination-of-persons-entitled-to-distribution-11700","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}