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An intestate decedent D dies in a city, survived by his mother M and his sister S; there is no surviving spouse or legitimate issue. CR, a collateral relative, files a petition for letters of administration in the trial court. The court grants CR's petition over objections by M and S. (a) State the controlling rule on who may petition for letters of administration in an intestate estate and the priority among applicants. (b) Apply the rule to the facts and determine whether the trial court erred in granting letters of administration to CR; identify who should be appointed instead and the basis for appointment. (c) If the appointment to CR is improper, outline the available remedy for M.