Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Colorado
estate, probate
What exactly is the role and/or privilege of a personal representative named in a will?
Asked on 3/02/07, 3:20 pm
2 Answers from Attorneys
Bernard Greenberg
KOKISH & GOLDMANIS, P.C.
Re: estate, probate
The Personal Representative's job is to follow the Colorado Probate Code and administer the estate.
Answered on 3/02/07, 3:44 pm
John Campbell
Law Offices of John J. Campbell, P.C.
Re: estate, probate
The personal representative is what used to be called an "executor." This person is responsible for the administration of the estate, including payment of creditors, gathering and accounting for estate property, and making distributions to beneficiaries. Even if an individual is nominated in a will to serve as personal representative, the individual generally has no authority to act until appointed as personal representative by the probate court.
Answered on 3/02/07, 4:03 pm
Related Questions & Answers
Looking for something else?
10,200 active attorneys ready to answer your legal questions today.
Featured Attorneys
Earn additional revenue and grow your business.
