What is a Personal Representative and Do I Need One?

If you have started doing an internet deep-dive into how to create your estate plan, you may have come across the term “personal representative.” So, what is a personal representative and how do you know if you need one? We will cover that here.  The Role of a Personal Representative in Probate  After an individual has passed away, someone must take the lead on making funeral arrangements, reviewing the will to identify and notify the beneficiaries, and settle and allocate the estate in accordance with the will. This person tasked with these responsibilities is known as the decedent’s personal representative. In other...

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