Matter of Estate of Renwanz

SNELL, Justice.

Our inquiry in this case is whether an executor is required by statute to mail notice of probate to a creditor who has actual knowledge of the probate proceedings. We hold that mailed notice is required. We reverse and remand.

I. Factual and Procedural Background

On December 18, 1993, Lorraine Renwanz went to her husband’s residence to pick up various items of personal property that were divided by the court under the terms of a dissolution settlement. After she arrived, Lee Renwanz shot and killed her. He then got into his pickup truck and ran it into the front of the residence…