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

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Terms Used In Indiana Code 6-4.1-4-5

  • Decedent: A deceased person.
  • Probate: Proving a will
(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.