What are the primary responsibilities of a court-appointed personal representative in Florida?

A personal representative acts as a court-appointed fiduciary responsible for settling the decedent's estate under Fla. Stat. § 733.602. Core duties include: 1. Identifying, gathering, and inventorying all probate estate assets. 2. Publishing formal notice to creditors in a local newspaper and serving direct notice on known creditors. 3. Evaluating and resolving valid creditor claims and paying outstanding taxes. 4. Pursuing or defending legal actions on behalf of the estate, including wrongful death claims. 5. Distributing net assets to designated beneficiaries or heirs at law, followed by petitioning the court for formal discharge.