856.23 Persons who are disqualified.
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856.23 Persons who are disqualified.
(1)A person including the person named in the will to act as personal representative is not entitled to receive letters if the person is any of the following:
(a)Under 18 years of age.
(b)Of unsound mind.
(c)A corporation not authorized to act as a fiduciary in this state.
(d)A nonresident of this state who has not appointed a resident agent to accept service of process in all actions or proceedings with respect to the estate and filed the appointment with the court.
(e)A person whom the court considers unsuitable for good cause shown.
(2)Nonresidency may be a sufficient cause for nonappointment or removal of a person in the court’s discretion.