When managing the legal processes of guardianship, conservatorship, or probate of a decedent's estate in California, individuals involved need proper documentation to ensure all parties are appropriately notified. The DE-120(MA) Attachment to the DE-120 form comes into play specifically when there's a need to provide proof that a Notice of Hearing has been served by mail to involved persons or entities. This form is a crucial part of ensuring that due process is observed and all necessary parties are informed about upcoming legal proceedings that may affect their rights or obligations. - **Before this form**: You would typically complete the DE-120 Notice of Hearing form. This form triggers the need for the DE-120(MA) when you need to demonstrate that notification has been officially delivered via mail. - **Relevant Trigger**: The requirement to notify interested parties about a scheduled hearing for matters pertaining to probate, guardianships, or conservatorships. - **Usage of the form**: Attaching names and addresses of each person served as part of the Notice of Hearing, thus legally documenting the service completion via mail. Properly using the DE-120(MA)/GC-020(MA) ensures a transparent and legally compliant communication flow during critical stages of the legal proceedings. This helps prevent future disputes and supports the judiciary's mandate to uphold entitlements and obligations under probate law.