3181 - Revocation of letters.

                               SUBCHAPTER F                  PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE; REVOCATION OF                      LETTERS; REMOVAL AND DISCHARGE     Sec.     3181.  Revocation of letters.     3182.  Grounds for removal.     3183.  Procedure for and effect of removal.     3184.  Discharge of personal representative and surety.     § 3181.  Revocation of letters.        (a)  When no will.--The register may revoke letters of     administration granted by him whenever it appears that the     person to whom the letters were granted is not entitled thereto.        (b)  When a will.--The register may amend or revoke letters     testamentary or of administration granted by him not in     conformity with the provisions of a will admitted to probate.        (c)  Death charges.--Whether or not a will has been submitted     or admitted, the register may revoke letters testamentary or of     administration when it appears that the person to whom the     letters were granted has been charged with voluntary     manslaughter or homicide, except homicide by vehicle, as set     forth in sections 3155 (relating to persons entitled) and 3156     (relating to persons not qualified), provided that the     revocation shall not occur on these grounds if and when the     charge has been dismissed, withdrawn or terminated by a verdict     of not guilty.     (Dec. 20, 2000, P.L.838, No.118, eff. 60 days)        2000 Amendment.  Act 118 added subsec. (c).