5 Personal Representative Duties

People making a will should select a personal representative they can trust. They should choose someone who is responsible. An executor should be able to work with an attorney. The executor  should understand how to work with legal documents. Understanding the value of money counts.  Good estate planning requires considering these key personal representative duties: 1. Personal representative duties include hiring an estate lawyer If chosen or appointed, the executor or administrator should employ an experienced probate and estate attorney. A representative must follow the state laws. He acts on the best interests of the devisees and heirs. She has to properly account for all the decedent’s assets. The lawyer can help the personal representative contact other appraisers and tax accountants. Additionally, the lawyer makes sure the laws are followed. Also, a good  lawyer works with other lawyers. If hired, an appraiser works to place a fair market value on…

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