In every jurisdiction in which I am familiar, one of the results of closing a probate estate is that (absent some express exception) the legal authority of its Personal Representative terminates. Absent legal authority, a Personal Representative or his or her attorney has no authority to take any action on behalf of the estate, such as making any payments.Richard Wills, retired probate attorney originally licensed in CA & WANote: there is an exception to this under Washington law, for example, for paying taxes etc. due by the estate:RCW 11.68.114: Declaration of completion of probate-Special powers of personal representative to hold reserve and deal with taxing authorities-Notice of filing of declaration-Discharge from liability.