What happens if the designated representative does not fulfill their obligations to the estate?

A executor or administrator who fails to fulfill their duty may be personally accountable for any damages incurred during the administration of the estate.
Liability can arise from unauthorized or improper sale of assets, mismanagement of estate assets, failure to file timely tax returns, neglecting to collect owed claims and funds, distributing property to incorrect beneficiaries, and more.
The repercussions for such actions or inactions could result in the designated representative being personally responsible for covering any losses.