(1) If a special administrator is to be appointed pending the probate of a will which is the subject of a pending application or petition for probate, the person named executor in the will shall be appointed if available and qualified.
(2) In other cases, any proper person may be appointed special administrator.
Source: L. 73: R&RE, p. 1584, � 1. C.R.S. 1963: � 153-3-615.
15-12-616. Special administrator - appointed informally - powers and duties. A special administrator appointed by the registrar in informal proceedings pursuant to section 15-12-614 (1) has the duty to collect and manage the assets of the estate, to preserve them, to account therefor, and to deliver them to the general personal representative upon his qualification. The special administrator has the power of a personal representative under the code necessary to perform his duties.
Source: L. 73: R&RE, p. 1584, � 1. C.R.S. 1963: � 153-3-616.