California · Probate Code
PROB §8505: (a) A personal representative may be removed from office if the personal representative is found in contempt for disobeying an order of the court.
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(a) A personal representative may be removed from office if the personal representative is found in contempt for disobeying an order of the court. (b) Notwithstanding any other provision of this article, a personal representative may be removed from office under this section by a court order reciting the facts and without further showing or notice.
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