31-2-223. Duties of assignee. It shall be the duty of the assignee to:

(1) collect and reduce to money the property of the estate and close up the estate as expeditiously as possible;

(2) sell the property of the estate as soon as practicable and sell the accounts and bills receivable when deemed advisable;

(3) furnish such information concerning the estate as may be requested by parties in interest;

(4) keep regular accounts and pay dividends as often as is compatible with the best interests of the estate;

(5) file a final report and account at least 10 days before the hearing thereon.