Sec. 455.010. GRANT OF ADMINISTRATION. (a) A public probate administrator shall file an application for letters of administration or administration with will annexed as provided by this title: (1) if gross assets of an estate exceed the maximum amount authorized for a small estate affidavit under Section 205.001 ; (2) if the property of the decedent cannot be disposed of using other methods detailed in this chapter; or (3) at the discretion of the public probate administrator or on order of the statutory probate court judge. (b) After issuance of letters of administration, the public probate administrator is considered a personal representative under this title and has all of the powers and duties of a personal representative under this title.
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