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FAQ #4725

How can I tell if I’m prepared to be a personal representative or executor for my parent’s estate?

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One of the most difficult challenges that families and personal representatives face after a death is dividing up personal property. The checklist, “Are You Prepared to be a Personal Representative/Executor?” (http://www.yellowpieplate.umn.edu/quiz-03-pre.html) can help you understand some of the issues you might face and determine how prepared you are to face them.

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