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Del. Code tit. 12, § 1541

Removal for neglect of duties

Code 1852, § 1784; 25 Del

(a) If an executor or administrator neglects official duties, the Court of Chancery may remove the executor or administrator from office.

(b) If any executor or administrator fails to perform any of the duties imposed upon the executor or administrator under Chapter 15 of Title 30 [repealed], the Court of Chancery may, upon petition of the Division of Revenue, revoke the same, and the executor’s or administrator’s bond shall be liable, and the same proceedings shall be had as if the executor’s or administrator’s administration had been revoked for other cause.

Official source: Delaware Code Online. Reproduced from public-domain Delaware statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.