Until termination of his appointment a personal representative has the same power over the title to property of the estate that an absolute owner would have, in trust however, for the benefit of the creditors and others interested in the estate. Unless otherwise specifically ordered by the court, this power may be exercised without notice, hearing, or order of court.
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 30-2472
Powers of personal representatives; in general
Applied in 3 court decisions — leading case Zimmerman v. FirsTier Bank, N.A. (1998)
Most recently applied in Zimmerman v. FirsTier Bank, N.A. (October 1998)
Laws 1974, LB 354, § 150, UPC § 3-711.
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