View source for Statutory expression of the principal duties of a personal Representative

'''Queensland:'''
Principal shall be under a duty to (a) collect, get in and administer the estate; (b) file an inventory of the estate of the deceased, and pass his accounts as prescribed by the rules or Court order;(c) deliver up the grant of probate or administration to the Court, when required by Court; (d) distribute the estate subject to administration; and (e) pay interest upon general legacy at 8% p.a. or other rate fixed by Court.
http://www.austlii.edu.au/au/legis/qld/consol_act/sa1981138/s52.html


'''Western Australia:'''
Principal shall be under a duty to (a) collect, get in and administer the estate; (b) file an inventory of the estate of the deceased, and pass his accounts as prescribed by the rules or Court order; and (c) deliver up the grant of probate or administration to the Court, when required by Court. 
http://www.austlii.edu.au/au/legis/wa/consol_act/aa1903173/s43.html


'''2009 Draft Uniform Legislation:'''
The model legislation should include provisions to the effect of 
section 52(1)(a), (c) and (d) of the Succession Act 1981 (Qld). It should provide that personal rep has a duty to:- (a)to collect and get in the estate of the deceased. (b) to deliver up the grant of probate or letters of dministration to the court. (c) to distribute the estate of the deceased, subject to its administration.