Scott v. Grant

Andrews, Chief Judge.

We granted this interlocutory appeal to determine whether the probate court erred in determining that Ruby Scott’s petition for year’s support was a nullity because certain of the decedent’s creditors did not receive notice of the year’s support proceeding. We find that it did and reverse.

Alfred James Scott died intestate on January 20,1994, and Ruby Scott, his widow, filed an Application for Twelve Months’ Support on March 13, 1995. Scott listed Ms. Grant and Saylance Scott as interested persons on her application. The court issued an order requiring that any caveat or…