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on these grounds if and when the charge has been dismissed, withdrawn or terminated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).
Notes of Decisions
Cited in
3
cases (
1 in the last 5 years), 1988–2021 · leading case:
In Re Est. of Sidlow, 543 A.2d 1143 (Pa. 1988).
In Re Est. of Sidlow, 543 A.2d 1143 (Pa. 1988).
· cites it 2× “The provisions of 20 Pa.C.S. § 3181(a) permit the revocation of letters of administration “whenever it appears that the person to whom the letters were granted is not entitled thereto.”
In Re: Est. of Vera Gazak (Pa. Super. Ct. 2018).
“On September 1, 2016, Holy Redeemer filed a Petition for Citation to Show Cause Why the Administrator Should be Removed in accordance with 20 Pa.C.S. §§ 3181, 3182, and 3183 (“Petition for Removal”).”
Est. of Casimir Szafara, Appeal of: Szafara, K. (Pa. Super. Ct. 2021).
“The Petition further requested the removal of Kristin as Co-Executor pursuant to 20 Pa.C.S. §3181 (1) and (5), due to her refusal to participate in the administration of the Estate and her failure to cooperate and communicate with Steven or his counsel, which was continuing to…”
— 20 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 3181(a) — 1 case
In Re Est. of Sidlow, 543 A.2d 1143 (Pa. 1988).
“The provisions of 20 Pa.C.S. § 3181(a) permit the revocation of letters of administration “whenever it appears that the person to whom the letters were granted is not entitled thereto.”
— 20 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 3181(b) — 1 case
In Re Est. of Sidlow, 543 A.2d 1143 (Pa. 1988).
“The provisions of 20 Pa.C.S. § 3181(a) permit the revocation of letters of administration “whenever it appears that the person to whom the letters were granted is not entitled thereto.”
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