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§ 14-3604 – Bond amount; security; procedure; reduction

14-3604. Bond amount; security; procedure; reduction A. If bond is required and the provisions of the will or order do not specify the amount, unless stated in his application or petition, the person qualifying shall file a statement under oath with the registrar indicating his best estimate of the value of the personal estate of […]

§ 14-3606 – Terms and conditions of bonds

14-3606. Terms and conditions of bonds A. The following requirements and provisions apply to any bond required by this article: 1. Bonds shall name the state as obligee for the benefit of the persons interested in the estate and shall be conditioned upon the faithful discharge by the fiduciary of all duties according to law. […]

§ 14-3607 – Order restraining personal representative

14-3607. Order restraining personal representative A. On petition of any person who appears to have an interest in the estate, the court by temporary order may restrain a personal representative from performing specified acts of administration, disbursement or distribution, or may exercise any powers or discharge any duties of his office, or may make any […]

§ 14-3608 – Termination of appointment; general

14-3608. Termination of appointment; general Termination of appointment of a personal representative occurs as indicated in sections 14-3609 through 14-3612. Termination ends the right and power pertaining to the office of personal representative as conferred by this title or any will, except that a personal representative, at any time prior to distribution or until restrained […]

§ 14-3609 – Termination of appointment; death or disability

14-3609. Termination of appointment; death or disability The death of a personal representative or the appointment of a conservator for the estate of a personal representative, terminates his appointment. Until appointment and qualification of a successor or special representative to replace the deceased or protected representative, the representative of the estate of the deceased or […]

§ 14-3601 – Qualification

14-3601. Qualification Prior to receiving letters, a personal representative shall qualify by filing with the appointing court any required bond and a statement of acceptance of the duties of the office.

§ 14-3602 – Acceptance of appointment; consent to jurisdiction

14-3602. Acceptance of appointment; consent to jurisdiction By accepting appointment, a personal representative submits personally to the jurisdiction of the court in any proceeding relating to the estate that may be instituted by any interested person. Notice of any proceeding shall be delivered to the personal representative, or mailed to him by ordinary first class […]