§ 28A-10-4. Hearing; order. - North Carolina Statutes

§28A‑10‑4.  Hearing; order.

The clerk of superior courtshall conduct a hearing on the petition not sooner than 10 days nor later than20 days after notice to interested persons pursuant to G.S. 28A‑10‑2(b).If the clerk of superior court finds all the accounts proper, includingaccounts subsequent to the filing of the petition, and determines that theresignation of the personal representative is in the best interest of theestate and can be allowed, the resignation may be approved subject to theprovisions of G.S. 28A‑10‑5. Except in cases governed by G.S. 28A‑10‑8,he shall appoint a successor pursuant to G.S. 28A‑4‑1. (1973,c. 1329, s. 3.)