If, upon the death of a person leaving an estate that may be liable to pay tax under this chapter, a will is not offered for probate or an application for administration is not made within 6 months after the date of death or if the personal representative does not qualify within that period, the Probate Court, upon application by the assessor, may appoint a personal representative. Nothing may prevent the assessor from petitioning for appointment within 6 months after the date of death, if in the opinion of the assessor that action is necessary. [PL 2011, c. 380, Pt. M, §9 (NEW).]
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