Surcharge Litigation in Nebraska
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Authors
Johnson, Michael L.
Issue Date
1989
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Journal Article
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INTRODUCTION|A personal representative must properly administer the estate of a decedent for the benefit of interested persons. In any estate, a personal representative deals with a variety of risks and responsibilities. Interested persons are often critical of the actions of a personal representative in administering an estate. If the performance of the personal representative does not meet their expectations, interested persons may commence a surcharge action against the personal representative.|A surcharge action is an action against a personal representative by a person interested in the estate to recover losses for alleged mismanagement of the estate by the personal representative. If the surcharge action is successful, the personal representative is personally liable for any loss to the estate and must reimburse the interested persons for the loss...
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22 Creighton L. Rev. 351 (1988-1989)
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Creighton University School of Law