Section 12.16 Generally

• Library: Estate Administration 2014 Supp

1. (§12.16) Generally

In keeping with the break from tradition, the provisions for independent administration provide very broad powers to the independent personal representative as long as the exercise of those powers is for the benefit of interested persons. Section 473.810, RSMo 2000. While the specific powers set out are no more expansive than in many well-drawn wills, these powers will, in some cases, give the independent personal representative too much rope. Good legal advice will be more important...