Civil Code (Cap. 16), article 777

777. (1) Where the testator has appointed two or more executors, and one or more has or have declined to accept the office, or renounced it, or has or have been suspended or remov ed therefrom, the said court may co nfirm the executor or executors remaining, and authorize him or t hem to carry into effect the w ill as if the testator had appointed him or them only, provided he or they be considered fit by the court. (2) The same rule shall apply in case of the death, absence, or illness of one or more of the executors. Death, etc. of only executor - nominate or of all executors - nominate.