Morley v. Morley

Pearl Heater died testate in December of 1972. Her will nominated Charles Morley, her step-grandson, as personal representative, and he was subsequently so appointed by the probate court. In August of 1973 a residual devisee under decedent’s will petitioned for removal of Charles Morley as personal representative on the ground that he had been unfaithful or negligent in the administration of his trust. After an evidentiary hearing the probate court dismissed the petition.

In June of 1974 Charles Morley filed his final account and petitioned for a decree of final distribution. In July of 1974…