Prob. Code, § 249 · Chapter 3. Identity of Heirs
Prob. Code, § 249
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
At any time before the hearing any person interested in the property may answer the petition and deny any of the matters contained therein. The court shall hear the proofs offered by the petitioner and by any person contesting and shall make a decree conformable to the proofs. The decree shall be prima facie evidence of the facts determined thereby, and shall be conclusive in favor of anyone acting thereon in good faith without notice of any conflicting interest.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Added by Stats. 1992, Ch. 871, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 1993.
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