Section 1606. Notice of application

1. The notice of an application made
  pursuant to the provisions of either section 1601 or section 1602  shall
  be  given  to  each  person in being who has an interest in the affected
  real property, or in  the  proceeds  to  be  derived  therefrom  upon  a
  directed  sale  thereof;  or  who  is  a  beneficiary of a trust created
  relative thereto; or who has a power to appoint  or  to  dispose  of  an
  interest  therein, or in its proceeds; or who is an appointee under such
  a power theretofore exercised.
    2. Such notice shall be given in the manner following:
    a. If such person is a competent adult within this state,  by  service
  upon  him  personally  of  a  written notice stating the time, place and
  purpose  of  the  application,  at  least  eight  days  prior   to   the
  presentation thereof;
    b.  In  all  other  cases  in  such  manner  as  the  court  which the
  application is to be made shall prescribe.