Article18. Settlements and Distributions.  


Division 1. General Provisions.
§ 43-2-500. When annual or partial settlement required.
§ 43-2-501. When final settlement may be made.
§ 43-2-502. Filing of account, etc. - Generally.
§ 43-2-503. Filing of account, etc. - Liability for failure to file statement.
§ 43-2-504. Appointment of guardian ad litem.
§ 43-2-505. Time for settlement; notice generally.
§ 43-2-506. Settlement by consent without notice.
§ 43-2-507. Auditing of account; proof of credits.
§ 43-2-508. Satisfaction of claims.
§ 43-2-509. Liability of executor or administrator for interest or profits.
§ 43-2-510. Credit for expenses of minor distributees.
§ 43-2-511. Contest of account - Generally.
§ 43-2-512. Contest of account - Showing of failure to discharge trust, etc.
§ 43-2-513. Contest of account - Examination of witnesses.
§ 43-2-514. Contest of account - Reduction or disallowance of item.
§ 43-2-515. Contest of account - Withdrawal of item.
§ 43-2-516. Decree passing account as stated.
§ 43-2-517. Appointment and compensation of special guardian.
§ 43-2-518. Reexamination of items included in previous settlements.
§ 43-2-519. Notice of annual or partial settlement; conclusiveness of order or decree; reopening account.
Division 2. Compelling Settlement by Existing Executor or Administrator.
§ 43-2-530. Authorization to compel settlement.
§ 43-2-531. Issuance of citation; notice; when court required to examine, audit or restate account.
§ 43-2-532. Proceedings on settlement of account.
§ 43-2-533. Setting aside decree.
Division 3. Compelling Settlement of Executor or Administrator Whose Authority Has Ceased.
§ 43-2-550. Final settlement required following death, removal or resignation of executor or administrator.
§ 43-2-551. Making succeeding executor or administrator party to settlement.
§ 43-2-552. Decree for balance - Generally.
§ 43-2-553. Decree for balance - Decree in favor of outgoing executor or administrator; insolvent estates.
§ 43-2-554. When execution may be stayed.
§ 43-2-555. Stating account or compelling settlement by attachment.
§ 43-2-556. Issuance of citation; notice; when court required to examine, audit or restate account.
§ 43-2-557. Proceedings on final settlement of account.
§ 43-2-558. Setting aside decree.
§ 43-2-559. Other actions not barred.
§ 43-2-560. Settlement by sureties of deceased executor or administrator - Filing account and vouchers.
§ 43-2-561. Settlement by sureties of deceased executor or administrator - Making representative of deceased executor or administrator party to settlement.
§ 43-2-562. Settlement by sureties of deceased executor or administrator - Petition for order requiring sureties to make settlement.
§ 43-2-563. Settlement by sureties of deceased executor or administrator - Conclusiveness of settlement.
§ 43-2-564. Settlement by sureties of deceased executor or administrator - Execution against sureties.
Division 4. Compelling Payment of Legacies.
§ 43-2-580. When legatee or widow entitled to compel payment.
§ 43-2-581. Application.
§ 43-2-582. Time for hearing; notice to executor or administrator.
§ 43-2-583. Conduct of hearing; when payment or delivery directed.
§ 43-2-584. Refunding bond.
§ 43-2-585. Enforcement of payment or delivery.
§ 43-2-586. Applicability of sections 43-2-581 through 43-2-585 to widow.
Division 5. Arbitration on Settlement of Estates.
§ 43-2-600. When matters of controversy may be referred to arbitration.
§ 43-2-601. Consent by guardian.
§ 43-2-602. Appointment of arbitrators.
§ 43-2-603. Award - Generally.
§ 43-2-604. Award - Force and effect; execution.
§ 43-2-605. Award - Setting aside; second reference.
§ 43-2-606. Award - Objections.
§ 43-2-607. Applicability of certain sections in Title 6.
Division 6. Distribution or Division on Final Settlement.
§ 43-2-620. Orders of distribution - Generally.
§ 43-2-621. Orders of distribution - To whom directed; contents.
§ 43-2-622. Orders of distribution - Oath; return; exceptions to report.
§ 43-2-623. Confirming or setting aside distribution; when sale may be directed.
§ 43-2-624. How sale advertised and made.
§ 43-2-625. Delivery of property upon confirmation.
§ 43-2-626. Division, sale or assignment of judgments or claims.
§ 43-2-627. Setting off indebtedness of distributee or legatee.
§ 43-2-628. Discharge of executor or administrator from liability.
§ 43-2-629. Disposition of personal estate of foreign decedent.
Division 7. Distribution Before Settlement.
§ 43-2-640. Authorization to make distribution - Distribution by executor or administrator.
§ 43-2-641. Authorization to make distribution - Distribution by court after six months from grant of letters.
§ 43-2-642. Contents of application.
§ 43-2-643. Time for hearing; notice.
§ 43-2-644. When distribution made; limit on amount.
§ 43-2-646. Refunding bonds - Recordation; transcript as evidence.
§ 43-2-645. Refunding bonds - Required; terms and conditions.
§ 43-2-647. Refunding bonds - Bond stands as security; action on bond.
§ 43-2-648. Refunding bonds - Rights of parties among themselves.
§ 43-2-649. Costs.
Division 8. Presumption of Settlement After 20 Years.
§ 43-2-660. When presumption arises.
§ 43-2-661. Petition to establish presumption.
§ 43-2-662. Notice of hearing on petition.
§ 43-2-663. Contest.
§ 43-2-664. Order after hearing.
Division 9. Compensation, Commissions, Fees, etc.
§ 43-2-682. Court may allow compensation or attorney's fees up to time of settlement.
§ 43-2-683. Previous fees considered upon final settlement.
Division 10. Summary Distribution of Small Estates.
§ 43-2-690. Short title.
§ 43-2-691. Definitions.
§ 43-2-692. Petition for summary distribution; when surviving spouse or distributee entitled to personal property without administration.
§ 43-2-693. Entry of order directing summary distribution.
§ 43-2-694. Transfer of property or evidence of rights therein to surviving spouse or distributees.
§ 43-2-695. Limitation on defeasible rights of surviving spouse or distributees.
§ 43-2-696. Effect of transfer pursuant to affidavit.