3539 - Change in law after pattern of distribution established.
§ 3539. Change in law after pattern of distribution established. A personal representative shall have no liability for continued distribution of real or personal property in accordance with a pattern of distribution that conformed to the law in effect when distribution began, notwithstanding any intervening change in law that would require a different pattern of distribution, unless he is actually aware, after the law is changed, of information relevant to the change in the rights of interested parties or otherwise fails to act reasonably in ascertaining such rights. Nothing in this section shall in any way affect any cause of action which the parties in interest may have among themselves. (July 11, 1980, P.L.565, No.118, eff. 60 days; Oct. 12, 1984, P.L.929, No.182, eff. imd.) 1984 Amendment. Section 15 of Act 182 provided that the amendment of section 3539 shall apply to distributions begun and changes in law occurring before, on or after the effective date of Act 182. Cross References. Section 3539 is referred to in section 7799.2 of this title.