TITLE 15

UNIFORM PROBATE CODE

CHAPTER 3

PROBATE OF WILLS AND ADMINISTRATION

PART 1.

GENERAL PROVISIONS

15-3-103. Necessity of appointment for administration. Except as otherwise provided in chapter 4 of this code, to acquire the powers and undertake the duties and liabilities of a personal representative of a decedent, a person must be appointed by order of the court or registrar, qualify and be issued letters. Administration of an estate is commenced by the issuance of letters.