To such summons a copy of the petition must be attached and copies of the summons and petition served on the personal representative (if not the petitioner), the heirs or devisees, and any other person as required by the court in its discretion, in like manner as summonses and complaints are served in civil actions in the circuit courts. If there are minors the court shall appoint guardians ad litem who must be served with copies of the summons and petition and the appointment and acceptance of such guardian endorsed on the petition. Nothing herein contained precludes any of the parties from accepting service of the summons and petition or from consenting to the sale as prayed for in the petition.

HISTORY: 1986 Act No. 539, Section 1; 1987 Act No. 171, Section 55; 1990 Act No. 521, Section 73.