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 protected
personal representative, if any, has the duty to protect the estate possessed and being
administered by his decedent or ward at the time his appointment terminates, has the
power to perform acts necessary for protection and shall account for and deliver the
estate assets to a successor or special personal representative upon his appointment and
qualification.