Section 8872 Of Article 2. Discovery Of Property Of Decedent From California Probate Code >> Division 7. >> Part 3. >> Chapter 2. >> Article 2.
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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 to the personal representative.
(c) If upon the examination it appears that the allegations of the
petition are not true, the person's necessary expenses, including a
reasonable attorney's fee, shall be charged against the petitioner or
allowed out of the estate, in the discretion of the court.