Can a Personal Representative use estate rental income for legal fees?

[EstateQuestion]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? California
Hi, My mom has been designated as the Personal Representative for her sibling's estate after winning the estate back in court against her other sibling who claimed the entire estate for himself. The losing sibling has filed an appeal. Can my mom use any of the estate's rental income to respond to the appeal? There is also a property that belongs to the estate, but the deeded owner refuses to give it back to the estate (constructive Trust). The deeded owner is not a party to the appeal. Can estate rental income be used for legal fees to recover the property? Thanks for your time.

 

[TheGeekess]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? California
Hi, My mom has been designated as the Personal Representative for her sibling's estate after winning the estate back in court against her other sibling who claimed the entire estate for himself. The losing sibling has filed an appeal. Can my mom use any of the estate's rental income to respond to the appeal? There is also a property that belongs to the estate, but the deeded owner refuses to give it back to the estate (constructive Trust). The deeded owner is not a party to the appeal. Can estate rental income be used for legal fees to recover the property? Thanks for your time.

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https://forum.freeadvice.com/probate-personal-representatives-114/questions-about-being-personal-representitive-603109.html

Thanks.