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Section 1Petition for probate; affidavit of knowledge and belief; certified copy of death certificate
Section 1AParties to probate proceedings; attorney general
Section 1BGuardian ad litem for incompetent surviving spouse
Section 1CGuardian ad litem for children omitted from wills
Section 2Proof of will in uncontested proceedings; waiver of proof
Section 3Decree allowing will, compromise, or adjudication of intestacy; conclusiveness; subsequent reversal
Section 4Letters testamentary; issuance; qualifications of executor; bond
Section 5Executor other than person named in will
Section 6Minors named as executors
Section 7Judge or register of probate as executor or administrator of estate of wife, children or parents
Section 8Death of executor; completion of duties
Section 9Hearing on foreign wills
Section 10Order allowing foreign will
Section 11Granting of letters testamentary on foreign will; settlement of estate
Section 12Notification of devisees and legatees
Section 13Appointment of temporary executors; notice
Section 14Powers and duties of temporary executors or administrators with will annexed
Section 15Termination of powers of temporary executors or administrators with will annexed; extension of appointment; discharge
Section 16Accounting by temporary executors or administrators with will annexed