Statutory order of preference for appointment of Administrator.  § 91-7-63, MCA.

• Surviving spouse.
• Next of kin, if not otherwise disqualified.
• Other third party, bank or trust company.
• If no application is made within 30 days of the decedent’s death, administration may be granted to a creditor or other suitable person.
• If no application is made and the decedent left property in Mississippi, county administrator or sheriff may be appointed.  § 91-7-79 and -83, MCA.