KRS 395.160: Removal of representatives.

(1) If a personal representative moves out of the state and fails to designate a process

agent as required by KRS 395.015, becomes insane or otherwise incapable to

discharge the trust, goes bankrupt or insolvent or is in failing circumstances, the

District Cou rt shall remove him or her, and the other personal representative, if

there is another, shall discharge the trust. If he or she resides in the county of his or

her appointment or in an adjoining county, and is not insane, he or she shall have

ten (10) days' notice before the order of removal is made. If he or she is insane, the

notice shall be given to his or her committee, if he or her has one, and if there is no

committee, the court may appoint one.

(2) The district court may remove a personal representat ive for failing to give

additional security when required under KRS 62.060 and appoint another.

(3) The court shall require a personal representative who is removed to settle his

accounts, and deliver over the decedent's estate to the person appointed in his stead.