Death or incompetency of personal representative; out-of-state
residency
Sec. 9. (a) If the personal representative dies or becomes
incompetent, his account shall be presented by his personal
representative or the guardian of his estate to, and settled by, the
court in which the estate of which he was personal representative is
being administered and the the court shall settle the account as in
other cases. The personal representative of the deceased personal
representative shall have no authority as such to proceed with the
administration.
(b) Where the deceased or incompetent person has no personal
representative or guardian, the surety upon his bond shall file such
account on his behalf.
(c) Where a personal representative is without the state, and fails
to account as provided in this article, such account may be filed by
his resident agent or by his surety or its resident agent and the court
may compel the surety or its resident agent to file such account.
(Formerly: Acts 1953, c.112, s.1609.) As amended by Acts 1982,
P.L.171, SEC.47.
Last modified: May 27, 2006