Estate of Osborne

*203KELLY, Judge:

In this case of first impression, we are called upon to determine whether the Orphans’ Court division of the Courts of Common Pleas may direct the Register of Wills to issue letters of administration to an individual selected by the Orphans’ Court. We hold that, upon finding that the Register abused its discretion in choosing an administrator, the Orphans' Court may determine the proper individual to act as administrator, and direct the Register to issue letters of administration to that individual.

This case involves an appeal from an Order directing the Register of Wills to…