In re Murphy

Respondent failed to answer the formal charges filed against him and failed to appear at his panel hearing, and is therefore deemed to have admitted the factual allegations made in the charges. Rule 24 of Rule 413, SCACR. The subpanel and the full panel recommended disbarment for misconduct arising out of respondent’s administration of his aunt’s estate. We suspend respondent for nine months effective upon the filing of this opinion.

*198Respondent’s aunt’s estate was opened in 1992, and respondent and his brother were appointed co-personal representatives. Respondent removed certain records…