{"code":"PROB","codeName":"Probate Code","section":"201","citation":"Prob. Code, § 201","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 2. GENERAL PROVISIONS [100. - 890.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/division-2"},{"name":"PART 4. ESTABLISHING AND REPORTING FACT OF DEATH [200. - 217.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/division-2/part-4"},{"name":"CHAPTER 1. Proceedings to Establish Death [200. - 204.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/division-2/part-4/chapter-1"}],"history":"Enacted by Stats. 1990, Ch. 79.","effective":null,"html":"<p>(a) Proceedings under this chapter shall be commenced in the superior court of the county of which the decedent was a resident at the time of death or in the superior court of any county in which the property is located.</p><p>(b) Proceedings under this chapter shall be commenced by filing a petition that sets forth all of the following information:</p><p>(1) The jurisdictional facts.</p><p>(2) A particular description of the affected property and of the interest of the petitioner in the property.</p>","text":"(a) Proceedings under this chapter shall be commenced in the superior court of the county of which the decedent was a resident at the time of death or in the superior court of any county in which the property is located. (b) Proceedings under this chapter shall be commenced by filing a petition that sets forth all of the following information: (1) The jurisdictional facts. (2) A particular description of the affected property and of the interest of the petitioner in the property.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/proceedings-to-establish-death-201","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}