Definitions.

Sec. 4101. As used in this article: (a) "Local administration" means administration by a personal representative appointed in this state under an appointment proceeding described in article III. (b) "Local personal representative" includes a personal representative appointed in this state under an appointment proceeding described in article III and excludes a foreign personal representative who acquires the power of a local personal representative under section 4203. (c) "Resident creditor" means a person domiciled or doing business in this state that is, or could be, a claimant against a nonresident decedent's estate.