(1) In respect to a nonresident decedent, the provisions of article 12 of this title govern:
(a) Proceedings, if any, in a court of this state for probate of the will, appointment, removal, supervision, and discharge of the local personal representative, and any other order concerning the estate; and
(b) The status, powers, duties, and liabilities of any local personal representative and the rights of claimants, purchasers, distributees, and others in regard to a local administration.
Source: L. 73: R&RE, p. 1610, § 1. C.R.S. 1963: § 153-4-207.