Appointment

(a) Nomination and Renunciation. When two or more persons have equal or higher priority to appointment as personal representative, those who do not renounce must concur in writing in nominating another to act for them, or in applying for appointment. In formal appointment proceedings, concurrence by persons who have equal or higher priority is presumed after notice has been given unless a written objection is filed. (b) Nonresident Personal Representatives. The court or registrar may appoint a nonresident personal representative.