Estate of Richardson

From an order of the probate court revoking letters testamentary issued to Charles S. Darden, he appeals.

Three questions are presented for our determination which will be stated and answered hereunder seriatim:

First: Did the probate court have the right to revoke the letters testamentary without a hearing on the merits of appellant’s current account?

This question must be answered in the affirmative. Section 521 of the Probate Code provides in part as follows:

1 ‘ Suspension and Removal: Causes and procedure. Whenever a judge of the court has reason to believe from his own knowledge, or from…