Chapter 6 Administrators and Executors (Sec. 53-6-1 to Sec. 53-6-151)

Article 1 General Provisions (Sec. 53-6-1 to Sec. 53-6-3)

• Sec. 53-6-1 (pre-1998 Probate Code) Powers, Duties, and Liabilities of Administrators Applicable to Executors; Agreement Between Executor and Testator As to Compensation
• Sec. 53-6-2 (pre-1998 Probate Code) Entry of Safe-deposit Box On Authorization of Fiduciary; Liability of Bank Or Lessor; Cancellation of Authorization
• Sec. 53-6-3 (pre-1998 Probate Code) Liability of Person Wrongfully Meddling With Or Converting Personalty of Unrepresented Estate

Article 2 Appointment and Qualification of Administrators and Executors (Sec. 53-6-20 to Sec. 53-6-54)

• Sec. 53-6-20 (pre-1998 Probate Code) Manner of Appointment of Executor
• Sec. 53-6-21 (pre-1998 Probate Code) Appointment of Infant As Executor
• Sec. 53-6-22 (pre-1998 Probate Code) Eligibility of Nonresident Or Alien to Act As Executor; Bond Requirement; Resident Sureties; Action Against Sureties; Relief From Giving Bond
• Sec. 53-6-23 (pre-1998 Probate Code) Residency Requirements of Administrators Generally; Bond of Nonresidents; Resident Sureties; Action Against Sureties
• Sec. 53-6-24 (pre-1998 Probate Code) Rules For Granting Letters of Administration; Generally and With Will Annexed
• Sec. 53-6-25 (pre-1998 Probate Code) Rules For Granting Letters of Administration -- Preference For Applicant Offering Security
• Sec. 53-6-26 (pre-1998 Probate Code) Designation of County Where Application For Letters of Administration Is to Be Made; Contents of Application; Waiver of Bond and Granting of Powers
• Sec. 53-6-27 (pre-1998 Probate Code) Citation and Notice of Application; Waiver of Publication of Citations; Waiver of Bond Or Granting of Powers
• Sec. 53-6-28 (pre-1998 Probate Code) Granting of Administration to Person Other Than the Person In Whose Name the Citation Issues
• Sec. 53-6-29 (pre-1998 Probate Code) Granting of Administration With Will Annexed
• Sec. 53-6-30 (pre-1998 Probate Code) Granting of Administration De Bonis Non
• Sec. 53-6-31 (pre-1998 Probate Code) Application For Appointment As Administrator De Bonis Non; Citation; Criteria For Granting Application
• Sec. 53-6-32 (pre-1998 Probate Code) Oath Or Affirmation of Administrator
• Sec. 53-6-33 (pre-1998 Probate Code) Oath Or Affirmation of Executor and of Administrator With Will Annexed
• Sec. 53-6-34 (pre-1998 Probate Code) Temporary Administration -- Purpose; Duration; Appeal
• Sec. 53-6-35 (pre-1998 Probate Code) Temporary Administration -- Grant Pending Issue of Devisavit Vel Non
• Sec. 53-6-36 (pre-1998 Probate Code) Temporary Administration -- Bond and Security of Temporary Administrator; Amount
• Sec. 53-6-50 (pre-1998 Probate Code) Definitions
• Sec. 53-6-51 (pre-1998 Probate Code) Appointment By Probate Court of New Administrator, Executor, Or Guardian to Serve In Place of One Engaged In War Service; Petition and Notice
• Sec. 53-6-52 (pre-1998 Probate Code) Appointment By Superior Court of New Trustee to Serve In Place of Trustee Engaged In War Service; Petition and Notice
• Sec. 53-6-53 (pre-1998 Probate Code) Hearing and Order On Petition
• Sec. 53-6-54 (pre-1998 Probate Code) Liability of Suspended and Successor Fiduciaries

Article 3 Renunciation (Sec. 53-6-70 to Sec. 53-6-71)

• Sec. 53-6-70 (pre-1998 Probate Code) Renunciation of Right As Executor
• Sec. 53-6-71 (pre-1998 Probate Code) Finality of Renunciation

Article 4 County Administrators (Sec. 53-6-90 to Sec. 53-6-102)

• Sec. 53-6-90 (pre-1998 Probate Code) Appointment of County Administrator and Assistant County Administrators; Duties
• Sec. 53-6-91 (pre-1998 Probate Code) Qualifications; Eligibility of Superior Court Clerk; Annual Fee For Services of County and Assistant County Administrator and County and Assistant County Guardians
• Sec. 53-6-92 (pre-1998 Probate Code) Term of Office; Vacancies
• Sec. 53-6-93 (pre-1998 Probate Code) Bond; Actions Thereon
• Sec. 53-6-94 (pre-1998 Probate Code) Entry of Appointment On Minutes of Court; Disposition of Original
• Sec. 53-6-95 (pre-1998 Probate Code) Administration of Unrepresented Estate By County Administrator; Citation; Procedure When Entire Estate to Be Set Aside As Year's Support
• Sec. 53-6-96 (pre-1998 Probate Code) Administration of Unrepresented Estate By Clerk of the Superior Court
• Sec. 53-6-97 (pre-1998 Probate Code) Separate Letters of Administration For Each Estate Administered; Liabilities and Rights of County Administrator
• Sec. 53-6-98 (pre-1998 Probate Code) Revocation of Letters of Administration, Requirement of Additional Bond Or Other Order
• Sec. 53-6-99 (pre-1998 Probate Code) Proceedings to Require New Or Additional Security; Citation and Hearing; Removal For Failure to Comply With Order; Appointment of Replacement
• Sec. 53-6-100 (pre-1998 Probate Code) Resignation of County Administrator
• Sec. 53-6-101 (pre-1998 Probate Code) Discharge of Duties of County Administrator After Expiration of Term Or Removal From Office
• Sec. 53-6-102 (pre-1998 Probate Code) Operation of Article Where Heirs, Distributees, Or Legatees Do Not Desire Administration

Article 5 Foreign Administrators and Executors (Sec. 53-6-120 to Sec. 53-6-126)

• Sec. 53-6-120 (pre-1998 Probate Code) Right of Foreign Executor Or Administrator to Bring Action to Enforce Rights Or to Recover Property In This State
• Sec. 53-6-121 (pre-1998 Probate Code) Right to Utilize All Remedies and Processes Prescribed By Law When Certified Copy of Foreign Court Proceedings Filed
• Sec. 53-6-122 (pre-1998 Probate Code) Filing of Copies of Letters Testamentary Or of Administration Pending Action
• Sec. 53-6-123 (pre-1998 Probate Code) Application By Resident to Compel Protection of His Interest Before Assets of Estate Removed From State
• Sec. 53-6-124 (pre-1998 Probate Code) Conveyance of Property By Foreign Executor Or Administrator; Filing and Recordation of Copies of Letters; Notice; Bond; Distribution of Proceeds
• Sec. 53-6-125 (pre-1998 Probate Code) Transfer of Stock and Withdrawal of Deposits and Dividends After Filing Certified Copy of Appointment and Qualification
• Sec. 53-6-126 (pre-1998 Probate Code) Qualification In State of Nonresident Or Resident Subsequently Leaving As Administrator, Executor, Or Guardian As Constituting Appointment of Judge of Probate Court For Service of Process Or Other Proceedings; Duties of Judge Upon Whom Service Has Been Made; Venue of Actions

Article 6 Commissions and Allowances (Sec. 53-6-140 to Sec. 53-6-151)

• Sec. 53-6-140 (pre-1998 Probate Code) Ordinary Commissions; Amount; Manner of Payment
• Sec. 53-6-141 (pre-1998 Probate Code) Additional Commission On Interest Received For Loan By Decedent Or Estate
• Sec. 53-6-142 (pre-1998 Probate Code) Commissions Where Successive Administrators Or Executors Handle Fund
• Sec. 53-6-143 (pre-1998 Probate Code) Commissions For Delivering Property In Kind; Amount; Additional Compensation For Land Worked By Trustee
• Sec. 53-6-144 (pre-1998 Probate Code) Commissions Paid to Administrator Or Executor; Division of Commissions Between Coadministrators Or Coexecutors
• Sec. 53-6-145 (pre-1998 Probate Code) Interest of Executor Under Will
• Sec. 53-6-146 (pre-1998 Probate Code) Forfeiture of Commissions For Failure to Make Annual Return; Relief For Cause
• Sec. 53-6-147 (pre-1998 Probate Code) Expenses and Compensation For Intercounty Travel and Compensation For Time
• Sec. 53-6-148 (pre-1998 Probate Code) Inclusion of Bond Premiums As Expense of Administration
• Sec. 53-6-149 (pre-1998 Probate Code) Employment of Agents As Administration Expense
• Sec. 53-6-150 (pre-1998 Probate Code) Allowance of Extra Compensation For Other Extraordinary Services; Conclusiveness of Allowance Upon Parties In Interest
• Sec. 53-6-151 (pre-1998 Probate Code) Compensation of Resident Executor Or Trustee By Corporation Or Business Enterprise For Rendition of Certain Services; Execution and Approval of Contract