Duties and Liabilities of Personal Representative

Judicial Council of California · Probate

Verified current as of August 1, 2026

This form explains the legal duties and responsibilities that a personal representative (executor or administrator) must follow when managing a deceased person's estate, along with the potential penalties for failing to do so properly. Executors, administrators, and heirs use this form to understand what the person handling the estate is legally required to do and what happens if they don't follow the rules.