Rule 7 - Duties and Responsibilities of the Personal Representative Before letters testamentary issue, the personal representative shall sign and file with the court an acceptance of the appointment which recites that the personal representative understands and accepts the duties and liabilities that accompany the appointment. The acceptance must include acknowledgement of the duty of the personal representative to:
(a) take possession and control of the decedent's property as required by AS 13.16.380, determine the liabilities of the estate, and complete an inventory as required by AS 13.16.365;(b) provide notices to heirs and devisees as required by AS 13.16.360, except as provided by AS 13.16.690;(c) provide notice to creditors as required by law,* publish notice when required, and review and either accept or reject claims as required by AS 13.16.455 - 13.16.515;(d) advise the court in writing of the personal representative's address and telephone number as required by Probate Rule 8;(e) file returns for state estate taxes if required by AS 43.31.121 and AS 43.31.250;(f) pay homestead, exempt property and family allowances as required by AS 13.12.401 - 13.12.405, costs of administration and other claims as required by AS 13.16.470, and distribute the assets of the estate; and(g) close the estate as soon as appropriate as required by AS 13.16.620 - 13.16.670.SCO 1014 effective 1/15/1990; amended by SCO 1270 effective 7/15/1997)*Committee Note: Actual notice may be constitutionally required in order to bar a known or reasonably ascertainable creditor's claim. See Tulsa Professional Collection Agency v. Pope, 108 S. Ct. 1340 (1988)