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.
Structure Indiana Code
Chapter 4. Filing Requirements
6-4.1-4-0.5. Inheritance Tax Return Not Required; Affidavits; Liens
6-4.1-4-1. Inheritance Tax Return; Contents
6-4.1-4-2. Extension of Filing Time; Subsequent Extensions
6-4.1-4-3. Failure to File; Court Ordered Appearance Upon Request of Interested Parties
6-4.1-4-4. Court Order; Appearance Upon Request of Interested Parties
6-4.1-4-5. Removal of Personal Representative; Grounds
6-4.1-4-6. Penalties for Failure to File Return; Waiver
6-4.1-4-7. Nonresident Decedent; Inheritance Tax Return