Section 43-8-20 Applicability of chapter. Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, this chapter applies to: (1) The affairs and estates of decedents domiciled in this state; and (2) The property of nonresidents located in this state or property coming into the control of a fiduciary who is subject to the laws of this state. […]
Section 43-8-21 Venue; multiple proceedings; transfer. (a) Where a proceeding under this chapter could be maintained in more than one place in this state, the court in which the proceeding is first commenced has the exclusive right to proceed. (b) If proceedings concerning the same estate are commenced in more than one court of this […]
Section 43-8-22 Filed documents deemed to include oath or affirmation. Except as otherwise specifically provided in this chapter or by rule, every document filed with the court under this chapter including applications, petitions, and demands for notice, shall be deemed to include an oath, affirmation, or statement to the effect that its representations are true […]
