Get StartedOne of the personal representative's responsibilities in probating a decedent's estate is that of gathering the decedent's assets. The personal representative must collect and inventory the decedent's assets that are subject to probate. Tasks involved in gathering the decedent's assets include reviewing records to identify all of the decedent's assets, determining which assets are subject to probate, taking physical custody of probate assets, valuing the assets, and filing an inventory listing with the probate court.Sometimes, the decedent owned one or more investment accounts. These accounts may include money market funds, stocks, bonds, mutual funds, and other investments.The Broker Confirmation Letter serves several purposes. It allows the personal representative to verify th