(a) At the hearing on the petition, the court may examine and compel any person to attend as a witness concerning any of the following matters:
- (1) The time, place, and manner of the decedent’s death.
- (2) The place of the decedent’s domicile and residence at the time of death.
- (3) The character and value of the decedent’s property.
- (4) Whether or not the decedent left a will.
(b) The following matters shall be established:
(1) The jurisdictional facts, including:
- (A) The date and place of the decedent’s death.
- (B) That the decedent was domiciled in this state or left property in this state at the time of death.
- (C) The publication of notice under Article 3 (commencing with Section 8120) of Chapter 2.
- (2) The existence or nonexistence of the decedent’s will.
- (3) That notice of the hearing was served as provided in Article 2 (commencing with Section 8110) of Chapter 2.