§ 233 Death Priority Hearing Notice

Probate Code·California

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This law says that when a court hearing is set about who died first, the court must send a notice to certain people who might be affected.

Key Takeaways

•Notice of the hearing must be sent out.
•People who get notice include the estate’s personal representative, known heirs, known devisees, and anyone who asked for special notice or has appeared in the case.
•The way to send the notice follows the rules in Section 1220.

Example

Two brothers inherit money from their dad, but the court needs to decide which brother died first because it changes who gets the money.

The court will send a notice about the hearing to the brother’s estate manager, any known people who would inherit, and anyone who asked for a special notice or already showed up in the case.

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§ 233 Death Priority Hearing Notice

Notice of the hearing on the petition shall be given as provided in Section 1220 to all of the following persons: (a) The personal representative of each person the priority of whose death is in issue if there is a personal representative for the person. (b) Each known devisee of each person the priority of whose death is in issue. (c) Each known heir of each person the priority of whose death is in issue. (d) All persons (or their attorneys if they have appeared by attorneys) who have requested special notice as provided in Section 1250 in the proceeding in which the petition is filed or who have given notice of appearance in person or by attorney in that proceeding. (Enacted by Stats. 1990, Ch. 79.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

personal representative devisee heir special notice priority of whose death

References

Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Probate Code. Section 233.

§ 233 Death Priority Hearing Notice

Probate Code·California

AI SummaryVerified

§ 233 Death Priority Hearing Notice

This law says that when a court hearing is set about who died first, the court must send a notice to certain people who might be affected.

Key Takeaways

•Notice of the hearing must be sent out.
•People who get notice include the estate’s personal representative, known heirs, known devisees, and anyone who asked for special notice or has appeared in the case.
•The way to send the notice follows the rules in Section 1220.

Example

Two brothers inherit money from their dad, but the court needs to decide which brother died first because it changes who gets the money.

The court will send a notice about the hearing to the brother’s estate manager, any known people who would inherit, and anyone who asked for a special notice or already showed up in the case.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

Official Source

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§ 233 Death Priority Hearing Notice

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

personal representative devisee heir special notice priority of whose death

References

Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Probate Code. Section 233.

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