The heirs, devisees (people receiving gifts under the will), next of kin, known creditors, and the Department of Welfare must be notified about the probate. These must receive notice even if there is a will that disinherits them, because they must be given an opportunity to contest the validity of the will. For next of kin and heirs, the second degree of consanguinity is required (grandparents, parents, siblings, children, and grandchildren).