Section 1242 Of Chapter 5. Citations From California Probate Code >> Division 3. >> Part 2. >> Chapter 5.

. The citation shall be served on the person cited in the manner provided in Chapter 4 (commencing with Section 413.10) of Title 5 of Part 2 of the Code of Civil Procedure. Except as otherwise provided by statute, the citation shall be served at least five days before its return day.