Section 1206 Of Chapter 1. General Notice Provisions From California Probate Code >> Division 3. >> Part 2. >> Chapter 1.
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. (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.