Definition and Duties of the Personal Representative/Executor

Who is legally responsible for handling probate? ⨀

Can there be more than one personal representative? ⨀

Is it required for the personal representative to live in the decedent’s state? ⨀

What are the main duties of a personal representative of an estate? ⨀

If I am named as the personal representative, do I have to accept? ⨀

Are personal representatives usually paid? ⨀

What happens if the personal representative fails to perform their legal duties? ⨀

Who can or can't be a personal representative of an estate? ⨀