General powers of administration

A. General powers of administration.-An executor or administrator may, in addition to, and not in derogation of, any other powers of expenditure lawfully exercisable by him, incur expenditure for the following purposes:--

1. (a) for the funeral, deathbed and other necessary expenses of the deceased;
2. (b) for the preservation of the estate of the deceased;
3. (c) for paying debts and liabilities of the deceased;
4. (d) for the maintenance and education of the minor children and dependents of the deceased, where the deceased has not made other provision for them.