Q: My brother states he is the Successor Personal Rep- because his name is first.
the will states -if the primary "Personal Representative" (the person responsible for managing an estate after someone's death) is unable to serve, the successor or Substitute Personal Rep who shall serve without bond shall be the next person willing to serve from the list below in order named:
Joe Smith
Mary Smith
I thought it meant we both work jointly until the court decides who will be Personal Rep. Please help me understand - Colorado
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A: “In order named” means one at a time in the order of priority listed. So if Joe Smith is alive and well and capable and does not decline to serve then Joe Smith serves as sole personal representative.
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