Cal. PROB § 8576
This is the official text of Cal. PROB § 8576, part of California’s Probate Code — governs wills, trusts, estates, and conservatorships.
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Official statutory text
(a) Except as provided in this section, service made under Section 8574 has the same legal force and validity as if made personally in this state.
(b) A nonresident personal representative served under Section 8574 may appear and answer the complaint within 30 days from the date of service.
(c) Notice of motion shall be served on a nonresident personal representative under Section 8574 not less than 30 days before the date of the hearing on the motion.
(b) A nonresident personal representative served under Section 8574 may appear and answer the complaint within 30 days from the date of service.
(c) Notice of motion shall be served on a nonresident personal representative under Section 8574 not less than 30 days before the date of the hearing on the motion.
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