Estate of Mitchell Van Meter

COURT OF APPEALS

SECOND DISTRICT OF TEXAS

FORT WORTH

NO. 2-08-289-CV

ESTATE OF MITCHELL VAN METER,

DECEASED

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FROM PROBATE COURT NO. 2 OF TARRANT COUNTY

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MEMORANDUM OPINION (footnote: 1)

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In three issues, Mark Van Meter appeals from the probate court’s order removing him as administrator of the estate of Mitchell Van Meter. Because we hold that the probate court had cause to remove Mark, we affirm the probate court’s order.

Mitchell died intestate on July 4, 2007. Cody Van Meter is Mitchell’s only child. Mark is Mitchell’s brother.

Cody is a service member in the United…