Definitions.

473.665. Definitions. — As used in sections 473.665 to 473.694 : (1) "Local administration" means administration by a personal representative appointed in this state pursuant to proceedings described in this chapter; (2) "Local personal representative" includes any personal representative appointed in this state pursuant to appointment proceedings described in this chapter, and excludes foreign personal representatives who acquire the power of a local personal representative pursuant to section 473.677 ; (3) "Resident creditor" means a person domiciled in, or doing business in, this state, who is, or could be, a claimant against an estate of a nonresident decedent. (L. 1980 S.B. 637) Effective 1-01-81