Subchapter I. Duties of Personal Representative; Notice of Appointment to Heirs, Legatees, and Creditors. § 20–701. Status and duties of personal representative. § 20–701.01. Personal representative to proceed without court order; exception. § 20–702. Duties of personal representative; possession and control of estate. § 20–703. Preferences; sale of estate property. § 20–704. Notice of appointment to interested persons, creditors and unknown heirs. § 20–705. Filing revised and corrected documents.