Fiduciary must have letters of appointment -- General duties -- When appointment effective

appointment effective. (1) Every fiduciary, before entering upon the execution of the trust, shall receive letters of appointment from the District Court having jurisdiction as fixed by law. (2) The duties of a fiduciary shall be those required by law, and any additional duties as the court may order. (3) The appointment of the personal representative shall be effective upon the signing of an order by the judge, the presentation to the clerk of an executed surety bond when required under KRS 395.130, and either the administration of any oaths required in KRS 395.120, or the filing of the declaration in KRS 395.120 if no hearing is required.