A Handbook for Personal Representatives was updated in 2007 (twelfth edition) by the Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section. This 20-page booklet spells out a personal representative's basic responsibilities and tasks. It also explains basic legal concepts related to probate, clarifies the role of the attorney, provides an overall checklist of tasks to be accomplished, and details central tasks such as preparing an inventory, listing all claims and maintaining financial records.
20 pp; 12th edition, 2007