1. To the wife of the deceased;
  2. To his next of kin;
  3. To his creditors;
  4. To any other person whom the court may select. [§3555.]

Classes united.

Individuals belonging to the same or different classes, may be united as administrators whenever such course is deemed expedient. [§3556.]

Time allowed.

To each of the above classes in succession a period of twenty days, commencing with the burial of the deceased, is allowed within which to apply for administration upon the estate. [§3557.]


CHAPTER VIII.

SETTLEMENT OF THE ESTATE—DESCENT AND DISTRIBUTION OF PROPERTY.

Exempt personal property.