Section 43-8-164
Notice to surviving spouse and next of kin – Generally.
Whenever an application is made to prove a will in this state, at least 10 days’ notice must be given to the surviving spouse and next of kin, or either of them, residing and being within the state, before such application is heard.
(Code 1852, §1632; Code 1867, §1951; Code 1876, §2315; Code 1886, §1987; Code 1896, §4284; Code 1907, §6193; Code 1923, §10622; Code 1940, T. 61, §48, Code 1975, §43-1-41.)