§ 6512. Service of summons. A notice of pendency is effective only if,
within thirty days after filing, a summons is served upon the defendant
or first publication of the summons against the defendant is made
pursuant to an order and publication is subsequently completed. If the
defendant dies within thirty days after filing and before the summons is
served upon him or publication is completed, the notice is effective
only if the summons is served upon his executor or administrator within
sixty days after letters are issued.