14-3701. Time of accrual of duties and
powers
The duties and powers of a personal representative commence on appointment. The
powers of a personal representative relate back in time to give acts by the person
appointed which are beneficial to the estate occurring prior to appointment the same
effect as those occurring thereafter. Prior to appointment, a person named personal
representative in a will may carry out written instructions of the decedent relating to
the decedent's body, funeral and burial arrangements. A personal representative may
ratify and accept acts on behalf of the estate done by others where the acts would have
been proper for a personal representative.
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