As amended through December 18, 2021
Rule 5.3B - Appraisal. Notice. Confirmation(1) Filing of Appraisal. The appraisers shall, within thirty (30) days after their appointment, electronically file with the Clerk an appraisal of the property claimed.(2) Notice of Appraisal. Upon the filing of the appraisal, notice thereof shall be given to the personal representative, and to the next of kin; and, if there are neither personal representative, nor next of kin, then to the Attorney General. The notice shall contain a copy of the petition and the appraisal, and a statement that confirmation of the appraisal and the setting apart of the real estate to the surviving spouse will be requested and may be allowed by the Court, of which not less than twenty (20) days notice is given therein, unless objections are filed. If the address or whereabouts of any of the next of kin is unknown, notice shall be given in such manner as the Court shall direct.(3) Confirmation and Setting Apart of Allowance. In the absence of objection to the appraisal, at the expiration of the notice period under paragraph (2), and after the last appearance of the advertisement, if any, upon submission of proof of notice, the Court may enter a decree.Amended effective 1/6/2018; amended effective 6/1/2019.