(c) The legal representative of a corporation or estate owning real property may vote on behalf of the corporation or estate. As used in this section, legal representative means an official of a corporation owning real property or a guardian, executor, or administrator of the estate of the holder of title to real property who:

1. (1) Is appointed under the laws of this state.
2. (2) Is entitled to the possession of the estate’s real property.

3. (3) Is authorized by the appointing court to exercise the particular right, privilege, or immunity which he or she seeks to exercise.

   Before a legal representative votes at a district election, he or she shall present to the precinct board a certified copy of his or her authority which shall be kept and filed with the returns of the election.