§ 1206

Enacted by Stats. 1990, Ch. 79.
(a)Subject to subdivision (b), where notice is required to be given to known heirs or known devisees, notice shall be given to the following persons:
(1)If the estate is an intestate estate, to the heirs named in the petition for letters of administration and to any additional heirs who become known to the person giving the notice prior to the giving of the notice.
(2)If the estate is a testate estate, to the devisees named in the petition for probate of the will and to any additional devisees who become

known to the person giving the notice prior to the giving of the notice.

(b)Notice need not be given to a person under subdivision (a) if the person’s interest has been satisfied pursuant to court order or as evidenced by the person’s written receipt.

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