§ 29-1-7-8 — Death in doubt; search for alleged decedent

Whenever there is any doubt that the person
whose estate is to be administered is dead, the court, upon application
of any interested person, may direct the personal representative to make
search for the alleged decedent in any manner which the court may
deem advisable, including any or all of the following methods:
(a) By inserting in one (1) or more suitable periodicals a notice
requesting information from any person having knowledge of the
whereabouts of the alleged decedent;
(b) By notifying officers of justice and public welfare agencies in
appropriate locations of the disappearance of the alleged decedent;
(c) By engaging the services of an investigation agency.
Formerly: Acts 1953, c.112, s.708.