In Re the Estate of Townsend

In the Tenth Judicial District, Fergus County, William Townsend was appointed personal representative of his wife’s estate as directed by her will. Based upon claimed inadequacies in the inventory and appraisal, Robert Townsend, son of the deceased petitioned for removal of William as personal representative. The petition was granted and William Townsend appeals that decision. We affirm.

The sole issue for our consideration is whether the District Court erred in removing William Townsend as personal representative of his wife’s estate?

Eleanor Townsend died testate on February 4, 1988, in…