Section 10 Generally Under the Law

• Library: Independent Administration of Estates 2011

The general statutory charge to an independent personal representative is that the administration should proceed expeditiously with settlement and distribution as provided in Chapter 473, RSMo, but should do so generally without court intervention. Section 473.787.2, RSMo Supp. 2008. The lack of court supervision places the independent personal representative in a potentially precarious situation. If the independent personal representative’s conduct is subsequently challenged by a beneficiary or creditor...