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PART II. REAL AND PERSONAL PROPERTY AND DOMESTIC RELATIONS

TITLE II. DESCENT AND DISTRIBUTION, WILLS, ESTATES OF DECEASED PERSONS AND ABSENTEES, GUARDIANSHIP, CONSERVATORSHIP AND TRUSTS

CHAPTER 192. PROBATE OF WILLS AND APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTORS

Chapter 192: Section 5. Executor other than person named in will

Section 5. If a person named as executor in a will has deceased or refuses to accept the trust, or, after being duly cited for the purpose, neglects to accept the same or neglects for twenty days after the probate of the will to give bond according to law, the court shall grant letters testamentary to the other executors, if there are any competent and willing to accept the trust.