Probate - Must a person be nominated in a will to become personal representative?

Question

To become a personal representative does he/she have to be nominated.   He was not listed in the will.

Answer

An individual does not need to be nominated in a will to serve as a personal representative.  However, if an individual is nominated in the will, the nomination establishes a priority for appointing the individual nominated as personal representative.

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Last Updated:  11-9-09

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