Section 15-12-103 - Necessity of appointment for administration

Except as otherwise provided in article 13 of this title, to acquire the powers and undertake the duties and liabilities of a personal representative of a decedent, a person must be appointed by order of the court or registrar, qualify, and be issued letters. Administration of an estate is commenced by the issuance of letters.L. 73: R&RE, p. 1565, § 1. C.R.S. 1963: § 153-3-103.