CA Prob Code Section 452

(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.