In order to be appointed a personal representative, what do I need to do?

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In order to be appointed a personal representative, what do I need to do?

My father passed away with a lot of debt. He also did not have a Will; I want to put his estate through probate. I have the paperwork to file through probate to be his personal representative, but do I need to fill out something else first to be named executor of the estate or will filing for personal representative through probate be the same thing?

Asked on February 27, 2014 under Estate Planning, Arizona

Answers:

Nathan Wagner / Law Office of Nathan Wagner

Answered 10 years ago | Contributor

Being personal representative gives you the same powers and responsibilities as being executor. There is no practical difference. You only need to get the probate started and ask to be appointed personal representative. 


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