§ 33-17-13 - Order to principal on bond to exhibit condition of estate.
SECTION 33-17-13
§ 33-17-13 Order to principal on bond toexhibit condition of estate. – A surety, or any other person interested in a probate bond, may at any timemake written application to the court for an order requiring the principal toexhibit fully before the court the condition of the estate held by him or her,so that it may be ascertained whether or not the estate is being properlymanaged; and thereupon the court shall cause reasonable notice of theapplication to be given to the principal on the bond, and if, upon hearing, thecourt shall find that the application is made in good faith, it shall make theorder. If the principal shall refuse to obey the order, or if, upon obeying it,the court shall find that the estate is not being properly managed by him orher, it shall remove him or her and appoint a successor.