Which is NOT a duty of the personal representative in closing the estate after the distribution of assets?
A)Signing and filing a petition for settlement and distribution
B)Paying the law firm's fee
C)Proving that the remaining assets of the estate have been distributed
D)Submitting a final account that contains a list of all assets collected

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Paying the law firm's fee is typically a duty of the estate itself, not a personal duty of the personal representative. The personal representative's duties involve managing the estate's assets, including paying valid debts and expenses from the estate funds, not from their personal funds.

Which Is NOT a Duty of the Personal Representative in Closing