Section 19202 Of Chapter 7. Claims By Public Entities From California Probate Code >> Division 9. >> Part 8. >> Chapter 7.

. (a) If the trustee knows or has reason to believe that the deceased settlor received health care under Chapter 7 (commencing with Section 14000) or Chapter 8 (commencing with Section 14200) of Part 3 of Division 9 of the Welfare and Institutions Code, or was the surviving spouse of a person who received that health care, the trustee shall give the State Director of Health Services notice of the death of the deceased settlor or surviving spouse in the manner provided in Section 215.
  (b) The director has four months after notice is given in which to file a claim.