Washington Supreme Court
In Re Estate of Jones
July 1, 200493 P.3d 147
Summary
The court held that nonintervention personal representatives are subject to the same fiduciary duties and removal grounds as other personal representatives, including grounds incorporated through the statutory catchall provision. Because Russell Jones used estate property for personal purposes, failed to account fairly for the estate house, and engaged in other conduct evidencing unfaithfulness, his removal was proper. The court also upheld the appointment of a successor, ordered a final accounting, and awarded attorney fees payable personally by Russell.