Section 1812. Leave to issue execution against decedent's real property For the purpose of procuring a decree granting leave to issue execution against a decedent's real property a judgment creditor shall present to the court a verified petition showing the facts and praying for such decree and that the person whose interest in the property will be affected by a sale by virtue of the execution and the fiduciary of the judgment debtor may be required to show cause why it should not be granted

Upon  the  presentation of the petition the court must issue
  process accordingly.  The process must be served either personally or in
  such manner as directed by the court and upon  the  return  thereof  the
  court may make such decree as justice shall require.