Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Minnesota

I agreed to be the personal representative for my sister when she dies. I signed her will to that effect about 8 years ago. Since that time, she has lead a very destructive life, and I no longer want to have anything to do with her estate. I'm sure she won't change her will at this point. She lives in California, and I live in Minnesota. My questions are:
1. Am I obligated to be her personal rep?
2. Do I need to do something to inform her of my decision not to be her personal rep, such as a registered letter?
3. If I am not her personal rep, and she does not choose any other personal rep, what happens when she passes away?

Asked on 8/28/09, 9:19 am

Adam Kaufman Jensen Sondrall & Persellin, P.A.

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Once her estate goes to probate you can decline to be her personal representative by filing a document with the court.

You could inform her ahead of time and see if she'll change the will.

If she has not named an alternate then the court will select a replacement.

Answered on 9/02/09, 12:32 pm

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