2013 Mississippi Code
Title 91 - TRUSTS AND ESTATES
Chapter 7 - EXECUTORS AND ADMINISTRATORS
§ 91-7-307 - Delaying settlement
If an executor or administrator improperly delay making a final settlement, he shall be summoned to show cause why a final settlement should not be made. On the return of summons executed, if a final settlement be not made or cause shown why it cannot then be made, the court may fine such delinquent in any sum not exceeding five hundred dollars and imprison him not exceeding three months, for a contempt. Any executor or administrator whose letters have been revoked may be dealt with in like manner for failure to make settlement.
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