Personal representatives should be encouraged to apply for court approval of decisions that could be challenged, and to settle issues or potential issues between interested parties in a timely manner.  This paper discusses applications for court approval and advice and directions, citing relevant case law.  The author also discusses mismanagement issues, applications to remove personal representatives, and passing accounts relating to PR and lawyer compensation.

This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s Estate Accounting program in September/October, 2015.