72-3-222. Informal appointment -- clerk to make findings. In informal appointment proceedings, the clerk shall determine whether:
     (1) the application for informal appointment of a personal representative is complete;
     (2) the applicant has made oath or affirmation that the statements contained in the application are true to the best of the applicant's knowledge and belief;
     (3) the applicant appears from the application to be an interested person as defined in 72-1-103;
     (4) on the basis of the statements in the application, venue is proper;
     (5) any will to which the requested appointment relates has been formally or informally probated, but this requirement does not apply to the appointment of a special administrator;
     (6) any notice required by 72-3-106 has been given;
     (7) from the statements in the application, the person whose appointment is sought has priority entitling the person to the appointment.

     History: En. 91A-3-308 by Sec. 1, Ch. 365, L. 1974; R.C.M. 1947, 91A-3-308(1); amd. Sec. 75, Ch. 494, L. 1993.