Indiana § 29-1-16-9 - Death or incompetency of personal representative; out-of-state residency
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§ 29-1-16-9. 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.
Source: official Indiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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