Section 2618 Of Article 2.5. Examination Concerning Assets Of Estate From California Probate Code >> Division 4. >> Part 4. >> Chapter 7. >> Article 2.5.
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. (a) At an examination, witnesses may be produced and examined
on either side.
(b) If upon the examination it appears that the allegations of the
petition are true, the court may order the person to disclose the
person's knowledge of the facts.
(c) If upon the examination it appears that the allegations of the
petition are not true, the person's necessary expenses, including
reasonable attorney's fees, shall be charged against the petitioner
or allowed out of the estate, in the discretion of the court.