A more thorough explanation:

DEVASTAVIT

Devastavit (dev-uh-stay-vit) is a Latin term that means "he (or she) has wasted." It refers to a situation where a personal representative fails to properly and promptly administer a decedent's estate. This can happen when the representative spends money extravagantly or misapplies assets. When a personal representative commits waste in this way, they become personally liable to those who have claims on the assets, such as creditors and beneficiaries.

For example, if a personal representative of an estate spends a large amount of money on unnecessary expenses, such as luxury vacations or expensive gifts for themselves, they may be committing devastavit. Similarly, if a personal representative fails to properly manage the assets of the estate, such as by allowing property to fall into disrepair or by failing to pay taxes, they may also be committing devastavit.

Another example of devastavit could be if a personal representative sells assets of the estate for less than their fair market value, or if they fail to collect debts owed to the estate. In both cases, the personal representative is not properly managing the assets of the estate and may be held personally liable for any losses suffered by the estate.

These examples illustrate how a personal representative's failure to properly manage an estate can result in financial losses for the estate's beneficiaries and creditors. Devastavit is a serious breach of fiduciary duty and can result in legal action against the personal representative.