13. Within two (2) months of your appointment, you should prepare a Verified Inventory of the assets of the estate conforming with the requirements of I.C. 29-1-7.5-3-2 and have it available to be furnished to distributees on request.

14. DO NOT distribute any estate assets until assets (including personal property) are appraised, and consult with your attorney prior to making any distribution.

15. Prepare and file income tax returns for the tax year in which the decedent died and any returns for prior years if needed. Timely prepare and file any estate or fiduciary income tax returns and pay taxes as they come due.

16. After you fully complete the estate administration you must file a closing statement with the Court verifying that all proper claims, expenses and taxes have been paid, that all assets have been properly distributed, and that a copy of the closing statement has been sent to all distributees, fully accounting for all assets, expenses and distributions made to the beneficiaries.

17. Notify the Court and your attorney of any change in your address or telephone number.

18. Keep a record of the time you spend working on the estate. You are entitled to a reasonable fee, unless you waive a fee. Time records will help the Court determine your fee.

19. Always contact your attorney for advice if you are unsure as to any act as personal representative. Have your attorney counsel you in relation to the estate and explain anything that you do not fully understand.