When a testator dies and his choice(s) for personal representative predeceased him or fail to qualify, the person is chosen by:

a. the probate court (except in those states that use some form of commissioner’s court instead).
b. the sheriff of the jurisdiction.
c. the county administrator.
d. none of the above


a. the probate court (except in those states that use some form of commissioner’s court instead).

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