Order To Personal Representative {PBIP18f}

PBIP18f - ORDER TO PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE. This form is issued by the Superior Court of Arizona in Maricopa County is a formal directive outlining the responsibilities and legal obligations of an individual appointed as the Personal Representative of a deceased person's estate. This order becomes effective only after the Clerk of the Court issues official Letters of Appointment, which authorize the representative to act on behalf of the estate. The form explains that the Personal Representative must administer the estate in accordance with Arizona law, maintaining fiduciary duties of fairness, honesty, and diligence toward heirs, devisees, and creditors. The order details a wide range of duties, including giving required notices to interested parties, publishing notice to creditors, identifying and safeguarding estate assets, managing estate finances through a separate estate bank account, filing inventories, paying valid claims and taxes, and distributing remaining assets. It also emphasizes the importance of maintaining clear records, filing appropriate court documents, and closing the estate within a reasonable time frame—typically within two years. The form warns that failure to comply with these duties may result in personal liability, removal from the role, or other penalties, including contempt of court. The Personal Representative must acknowledge receipt and understanding of the order by signing the form, agreeing to abide by all responsibilities outlined during their appointment. www.FormsWorkflow.com