Probate Code section 17202

The court may dismiss a petition if it appears that the proceeding is not reasonably necessary for the protection of the interests of the trustee or beneficiary.

Source: Section 17202, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=PROB§ionNum=17202. (updated Jan. 1, 1990; accessed Nov. 9, 2026).

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Location: https://california.public.law/codes/probate_code_section_17202

Original Source: Section 17202, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=PROB§ionNum=17202. (last accessed May 12, 2025).