In re the Estate of Little

¶1 —An executor must give notice of probate to the deceased’s heirs, as required by statute. When heirs show notice was not provided to them, a completed estate will be reopened unless the executor demonstrates that the names and addresses of the heirs were not reasonably ascertainable through the exercise of due diligence.

Becker, J.

FACTS

¶2 Martin Little died on August 6, 1992 at age 89, two months after executing his last will and testament. Little had nieces and nephews, but no children of his own. He left behind a considerable estate. His will devised all of his *917property to John Vannoy,…