Can you have someone removed as executor of an estate?

Yes—beneficiaries or co-fiduciaries may petition to remove an executor (personal representative) for misconduct, fraud, self-dealing, incapacity, or failure to administer the estate timely. ^[1][2] Court supervision Probate courts have inherent authority to supervise fiduciaries. Successor A successor executor or administrator may be appointed. Evidence Accounting disputes, missing assets, or conflicts of interest support removal. UPC Uniform Probate Code 3-611 addresses removal grounds in adopting states. ^[2]