Section 452 Of Chapter 2. Powers Of Probate Referee From California Probate Code >> Division 2. >> Part 12. >> Chapter 2.
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. (a) The probate referee may:
(1) Examine and take the testimony under oath of a person
appearing before the referee.
(2) Require, and issue a subpoena to compel, the person to produce
any document in the person's possession or control, concerning the
value of any property in the estate.
(b) A subpoena issued under subdivision (a) is subject to the
provisions of Chapter 6 (commencing with Section 2020.010) of Title 4
of Part 4 of the Code of Civil Procedure governing deposition
subpoenas.