What are the Duties & Liabilities of a Personal Representative?
The Rights and Responsibilities of the Executor and Personal Representative during probate are numerous and varied. When the court appoints you as Personal Representative of an Estate, you become an officer of the court and assume certain duties and obligations. Below you will find a general list of the Personal Representative’s responsibilities in most counties. The list is not exhaustive and this site does not provide legal advice. An attorney is often sought to advise on these matters and you may wish to have a probate attorney review your case. At a minimum, you should understand the following: 1. Filing Documents You will need to file the necessary court documents to prove the decedent’s will. This is best accomplished with the help of an attorney. 2. Inventory of Estate Property a. Locate, identify and gather and inventory of all the estate’s property: First, you must determine if there are any probate assets. You must attempt to locate and take possession of all the decedent’s p
