If a personal representative neglects to perform a required duty or is removed for cause, the representative and the sureties on the representative's bond are liable for:

1. (1) the costs of removal and other additional costs incurred that are not expenditures authorized by this title; and

2. (2) reasonable attorney's fees incurred in:

   1. (A) removing the representative; or
   2. (B) obtaining compliance regarding any statutory duty the representative has neglected.

Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 680 (H.B. 2502), Sec. 1, eff. January 1, 2014.