§ 30.1-17-09 — (3-609) Termination of appointment - Death or disability

The death of a personal representative or the appointment of a conservator for the estate of
a personal representative terminates the personal representative's appointment. Until
appointment and qualification of a successor or special representative to replace the deceased
or protected representative, the representative of the estate of the deceased or protected
personal representative, if any, has the duty to protect the estate possessed and being
administered by the decedent or ward at the time the decedent's or ward's appointment
terminates, has the power to perform acts necessary for protection, and shall account for and
deliver the estate assets to a successor or special personal representative upon the successor's
or special personal representative's appointment and qualification.