P.R. Laws tit. 31, § 2817
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Until all the known creditors and the legatees have been paid, it shall be understood that the estate is under administration.
The administrator, whether it be the heir himself or any other person, shall have, as such, the representation of the estate to exercise all the actions pertaining thereto, and answer all complaints instituted against the same.
History —Civil Code, 1930, § 980.