By designating an unbiased third party, such as our Trust Department, administration of the estate becomes a smoother process. Our basic duties as Personal Representative of the estate are:
- To take possession and safeguard the property of the deceased
- To inventory property and determine fair appraisal values
- To pay debts and taxes owed by the estate, with the appropriate post-mortem planning
- To distribute the remainder of the property as directed by the will