How is an estate administered after the Surrogate issues the Letters of Testamentary?
It is important to emphasize that the duties of an administrator of an estate are basically the same as the duties of an executor of an estate. Both are often called the personal representative. The personal representative basically runs the estate and makes sure that the terms of the will are followed. Basically, the personal representative runs the estate until it is fully settled. The personal representative has the same powers over the title to property as the owner would have had. The personal representative is also considered to be a fiduciary, and he holds a special trust relationship with the heirs of the estate. 2. What are the important steps that the personal representative must take? a. Notify Social Security. You should notify Social Security of the decedent’s death. You should not keep cashing the Social Security benefits of the deceased person. It is a federal crime to continue to collect Social Security benefits on a deceased person. b. Notify the Veterans Administratio
