§ 450 Upon designation by the court, the probate referee has all the powers …
§ 451 (a) For the purpose of appraisal of property in the estate, the …
§ 452 (a) The probate referee may:(1) Examine and take the …
§ 453 (a) On petition of a person required to appear before the …
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Terms Used In California Codes > Probate Code > Division 2 > Part 12 > Chapter 2 - Powers of Probate Referee

  • Appraisal: A determination of property value.
  • Conservator: includes a limited conservator. See California Probate Code 30
  • Deposition: An oral statement made before an officer authorized by law to administer oaths. Such statements are often taken to examine potential witnesses, to obtain discovery, or to be used later in trial.
  • Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
  • Oath: A promise to tell the truth.
  • Probate: Proving a will
  • Subpoena: A command to a witness to appear and give testimony.
  • Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.