Section 6606.
Cal. Probate Code - PROB § 6606.
in effect(a)
A petition may be filed under this chapter by any of the following:
(1)
The person named in the will of the decedent as executor.
(2)
The surviving spouse of the decedent.
(3)
The guardian of a minor child of the decedent.
(4)
A child of the decedent who was a minor at the time the decedent died.
(5)
The personal representative if a personal representative has been appointed for the decedent’s estate.
(b)
The guardian of a minor child of the decedent may file the petition without authorization or approval of the court in which the guardianship proceeding is pending.
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