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DE-122Mandatory

Citation—Probate

California · Judicial Council of California · Effective January 1, 2006

This form officially tells a person that they must appear at a court hearing related to a probate case, such as one involving a deceased person's property or a trust. It requires the person to explain why a request made in an attached petition should not be approved.

The court describes it as: Tells a person that they are required to come to a hearing relating to a case in probate court, such as a case about an estate (the property of a deceased person) or a trust (an arrangement where property is given to someone to be held for the benefit of another person).

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Where this fits in a case

Hearing

Stage: Hearing

This form is used to formally notify someone that they are required to appear at a hearing in probate court. It is used in proceedings concerning estates, trusts, guardianships, or conservatorships.

Prepared by the court or clerk.

Official instructions

How-to guides published by the court for this form.

Common questions

What is this form for?
This form is a citation that tells a person they must appear at a hearing in probate court. This can be for cases about an estate or a trust. Great care must be taken to fill out the required details. Great care must be taken to fill out the required details.
Who fills out this form?
The form includes sections for the person who is being cited and sections for the person serving the papers. It is used by the court process for notification.
Does this form require a fee?
The form includes a section for a 'Fee for service,' but it does not state if a fee is required to file or serve it.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect January 1, 2006.

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