Cal. Probate Code § 200 : California Probate Code — General Provisions — Proceedings To Establish Death — Generally Date: 31 Aug 2016 TEXT PDF Current through the 2016 Legislative Session If title to or an interest in real or personal property is affected by the death of a person, another person who claims an interest in the property may commence proceedings pursuant to this chapter to establish the fact of the death. Ca. Prob. Code § 200