What is the responsibility of the appointed Personal Representitive to the rest of the heirs of an estate?
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What is the responsibility of the appointed Personal Representitive to the rest of the heirs of an estate?
The house, which is the estate in quetion, was sold to the personal represenitives son for a very low price and none of the other heirs were informed of this intention. Do we have any recourse in this matter?
Asked on March 26, 2012 under Estate Planning, Missouri
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
I am so sorry for your loss and for the problems that have resulted. The PR is a fiduciary of the estate and holds a fiduciary duty to all of the heirs as well as to the decedent's intentions. It sounds here like the PR breached their duty. I would contact an attorney to review the estate and what happened and help you figure out your next steps. If there was a bond then you may be able to go after it. Good luck.
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