{"jurisdiction": "us-ny", "code": "eptl", "section": "11-4.1", "citation": "EPTL § 11-4.1", "heading": "How to sue or be sued", "text": ["§ 11-4.1 How to sue or be sued", "Actions or proceedings brought by or against a personal representative must be brought by or against him in his representative capacity."], "official_source": "https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/EPT/11-4.1", "from_official_api": true, "plain_english": "An action or proceeding by or against a personal representative must name that person **in the representative capacity**. ★", "in_force_on": "2026-05-31", "retrieved": "2026-09-27", "url": "https://elyphived.com/us-ny/eptl/11-4.1", "publisher": "Elyphived LLC"}