29A-3-414. Formal proceedings concerning appointment of personal representative. (a) A formal proceeding for adjudication regarding the priority or qualification of an applicant for appointment as personal representative, or of a person previously appointed personal representative in informal proceedings, is governed by § 29A-3-402, as well as by this section if an issue concerning the testacy of the decedent is or may be involved. In other cases, the petition shall contain or adopt the statements required by subsection 29A-3-301(a)(1) and describe the question relating to priority or qualification of the personal representative which is to be resolved. If the proceeding precedes any appointment of a personal representative, it shall stay any pending informal appointment proceedings as well as any commenced thereafter.
(b) After notice to interested persons, including all persons interested in the administration of the estate as successors under the applicable assumption concerning testacy, any previously appointed personal representative, any person having or claiming priority for appointment as personal representative, the court shall determine who is entitled to appointment under § 29A-3-203, make a proper appointment and, if appropriate, terminate any prior appointment found to have been improper as provided in cases of removal under § 29A-3-611.
Source: SL 1994, ch 232, § 3-414; SL 1995, ch 167, § 116.
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