Section 3.13 Revocation of Letters

• Library: Estate Administration 2014 Supp

G. (§3.13) Revocation of Letters

Letters, once issued, may be revoked by the court following the resignation of the personal representative, § 473.139, RSMo 2000, or if the court determines that the personal representative:

has become mentally incapacitated;

has been convicted of a felony;

has become a habitual drunkard or is otherwise incapable or unsuitable to serve;

fails to discharge the personal representative’s duties;

wastes or mismanages the estate; or

fails to make settlement after citation and attachment.

Section 473.140, RSMo 2000.

Revocation may occur upon the court’s own motion or upon a verified complaint filed by an interested person, and after notice and hearing. Id.; Cordes v. Williams, 201 S.W.3d 122 (Mo. App. W.D. 2006); In re Estate of Foster, 878 S.W.2d 896 (Mo...