In re Estate of Bower

GRAY, J.,

Before the court is John I. Bower Jr. ’s petition to remove his mother, Anna Bower, as administrator of the estate of his father, John I. Bower Sr.1 *44A non-jury hearing on the petition was held on September 10, 2014. After review of the testimony, exhibits, trial memoranda2 and arguments of counsel, the court denies the petition for the reasons that follow.

Findings of Fact

John I. Bower Sr. died intestate on May 6, 2011. About six months later, on November 18,2011, his widow, Anna Bower, petitioned and was granted letters of administration of John I. Bower Sr.’s estate. The petition…