§ 31-16. What shown on application for probate.
§31‑16. What shown on application for probate.
On application to the clerk ofthe superior court, he must ascertain by affidavit of the applicant
(1) That such applicantis the executor, devisee or legatee named in the will, or is some other personinterested in the estate, and how so interested.
(2) The value and natureof the testator's property, as near as can be ascertained.
(3) The names andresidences of all parties entitled to the testator's property, if known, orthat the same on diligent inquiry cannot be discovered; which of the parties ininterest are minors, and whether with or without guardians, and the names andresidences of such guardians, if known.
Such affidavit shall berecorded with the will and the certificate of probate thereof, if the same isadmitted to probate. (C.C.P., s. 441; Code, s. 2153; Rev., s. 3125; C.S.,s. 4142.)