Succession of Simon

This litigation involves a dispute between the mother and the surviving spouse of Ricky James Simon over who should be recognized as the administratrix of his succession. Mr. Simon’s mother, Barbara C. Simon, appeals a trial court judgment removing her as administratrix of his succession and naming his surviving spouse, Rebecca B. Simon, to that position. For the following reasons, we affirm the trial court judgment.

DISCUSSION OF THE RECORD

Ricky James Simon died as a result of a February 10, 2002 offshore accident. At the time of his death, he was married to Rebecca B. Simon. That marriage…