If an agent appointed under the provisions of § 33-18-9 and § 33-18-10 dies, resigns, or leaves the state before the final settlement of the estate, another like appointment shall be made and filed as above provided.

History of Section.
C.P.A. 1905, § 860; G.L. 1909, ch. 312, § 46; G.L. 1923, ch. 363, § 46; G.L. 1938, ch. 575, § 44; G.L. 1956, § 33-18-11.