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§ 1551. Person suspected of embezzlement, concealing papers or conveying decedent's property
If an executor or administrator, heir, legatee, creditor or other person interested in the estate of a deceased person files a motion in the probate court alleging that a person is suspected of having concealed, embezzled or conveyed away any of the money, goods or chattels of the deceased, or has possession or knowledge of any deed, conveyance, bond, contract or other writing which contains evidence of, or tends to disclose, the right, title, interest or claim of the deceased to real or personal estate, or the last will and testament of the deceased, the probate court may subpoena or otherwise order that person to appear before it to be examined on oath upon the matter. If the person so cited refuses to appear and submit to examination or to answer interrogatories, the court may issue a warrant committing the person to the custody of the commissioner of corrections until compliance is given. Such interrogatories and answers shall be in writing, signed by the party examined and filed in the court. (Amended 1985, No. 144 (Adj. Sess.), § 71.)
