Section 5.14 Liability of the Personal Representative

LibraryEstate Administration 2014 Supp

D. (§5.14) Liability of the Personal Representative

If the personal representative continues the business without a court order or engages in business with the funds of the estate, the personal representative has committed a breach of trust and will be charged with any losses incurred—without enjoying the benefits of any profits earned. Metzger v. Metzger, 153 S.W.2d 118 (Mo. App. W.D. 1941).

Section 473.300(2), RSMo 2000, gives the court the authority to determine, in its order, the extent of liability of the estate and the personal representative for the obligations...

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