Removal of personal representative; grounds
Sec. 5. The appropriate probate court may order the removal of
the personal representative of a resident decedent's estate and appoint
a successor to take the removed personal representative's place if:
(1) the personal representative fails to appear before the court
in response to an order issued by it under section 3 of this
chapter; or
(2) the personal representative fails to file an inheritance tax
return on or before the date fixed by the court under section 4
of this chapter.
As added by Acts 1976, P.L.18, SEC.1.
Last modified: May 28, 2006