This is a man appointed in a will to deal with the estate, according to the wishes set out in that will.
A man who administers a deceased person's estate in England, Wales and Northern Ireland and is named in the will.
The person appointed in someone's will to administer their estate on death. Unless there is a valid objection, the judge will appoint the person named in the will to be executor. The executor must ensure that the person's desires expressed in the will are carried out.
A person named in a will to oversee the distribution of an estate as directed in the will.
A male who executes the will and carries out the wishes of the deceased
The person or institution nominated in a Will to carry out the terms of the Will. Traditionally, the word has referred to the male and Executrix to the female, but this distinction is rapidly disappearing.
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A person who executes the instructions in a will.
The person or firm appointed by an individual and named in a will to administer the estate.
An executor should be nominated, and it should be stated clearly whether he shall have power of assumption, and also whether he is exempt from furnishing security, if that is the testator's wish. Only persons as determined in the regulations to the Administration of Estates Act may be assumed as co-executors. The executor is the person or institution nominated in the will and whom the Master of the Higher Court will appoint in due course to administer the estate. This is a specialized field and needs knowledge and experience. A trust company which is nominated as executor provides security, knowledge and continuity as benefits for the client. An executor must always provide security, unless he is the parent, spouse or child of the deceased of the will, or a court of law has exempted the executor from providing security. Where an institution like a trust company is nominated as the executor, it will be regarded as a mistake in the will if exemption to provide security is not provided for. The reason being that the estate is reliable for the costs. All a person's assets and liabilities.
An individual or financial institution named in a will whose function is to distribute the funds and property in an estate to the rightful heirs.
One named in a will to carry out provisions.
A man appointed by the Testator to carry out the provisions of the Will, to administer the estate and distribute the property.
your personal representative after your death, who will have several major responsibilities including collecting and preserving the estate assets, paying debts and expenses of your estate, making tax decisions and filing necessary federal and state income and estate tax returns, and distributing assets to your beneficiaries.
Person who makes decisions on behalf of your estate after your death.
the person appointed by a testator to execute a will.
The person or entity named in a will and given authority by a law court to manage or settle an estate.
The person you appoint to see that your wishes are carried out.
One who is appointed under a will to carry out (execute) the terms of the will.
A person named in a Will to administer the estate. In Scotland, Executor-dative. See Personal representative.
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The person named in a will and appointed by the court to dispose of the deceased person's property in accordance with the terms of the will. If the deceased died intestate, i.e., without a will, the property is disposed of through a court appointed administrator. The generic term "personal representative" is often used to include both executors and administrators.
the person nominated by an individual to carry out the terms of his or her will, and appointed to do so by the probate court or by various state statutes
Man appointed in a will to carry out the provisions of the will
A person appointed by the probate court to carry out the terms of a will. The term is executrix if such a person is a woman.
The Executor is the person named in the Will to administer the estate. The Executor's duties include gathering the assets, paying the bills, preparing and filing all of the necessary state and federal tax returns, preparing and filing an accounting and distributing assets in accordance with the Will.
A person nominated in a will by a testator (creator of a will) to take care of the testator's property after death. Executors may also be called a "personal representative". The executor is appointed by the probate court to administer the estate of a person who has died leaving a valid will.
The person named in a will to carry out the distribution of an estate.
Person named by testator to carry out instructions in his will. Antiquated term. See also "personal representative," the more modern term used in Wisconsin.
The person or institution named in a will to carry out (or "execute") the provisions of the will.
The person named in a will to manage the estate. This executor is a fiduciary who must collect the property of the estate, pay any debts and expenses of administration and distribute the assets according to the will.
an individual or entity (can be more than one) named in the Will of a deceased person who has the right but not the obligation to act on behalf of the Estate
a personal representative, administrator, trustee, fiduciary, or custodian of the property, or any person who has actual or constructive possession of the decedent's property
a person appointed by another in a Will to act in respect of the estate of the Will maker (Testator) upon his or her death
a person appointed by the court to carry out the directions and requests of a deceased individual's will and to dispose of property according to provisions of the will
a person appointed by the testator (person leaving the will) to carry out his requests set forth in the will
a person appointed in a will to carry out the instructions and wishes of the deceased
a person appointed in your Will who is responsible for carrying out the terms of your Will
a person assigned by the will owner to make sure his or her wishes are followed
a person chosen by you to carry out your wishes in managing your estate and is responsible for the administration and distribution of assets to beneficiaries according to those wishes
a person named by a maker of a will to carry out the directions of the will
a person named in a will to take charge of the administration of the estate subject to supervision of the court
a person named in a will who has the job of implementing the terms of the will
a person named in a will who is entrusted with the duty of carrying out the provisions under a will
a person named in your will to look after your estate
a person or company appointed by the court to administer a decedents estate
a person or organization that you appoint to have the responsibility of seeing that the terms of your Will are carried out
a person (or people) whom you nominate to prove the will and carry out your express wishes
a person or trust company whom you name in your will to
a person to whom the execution of the last will of a deceased person is, by the testator's appointment, confided
a person who is responsible for proving the will is valid
a person you appoint to carry out the instructions in your will
a trusted person named in the will who has the responsibility of settling the estate of the person who executed the will
The person or company appointed under a Will to administer an estate.
The person appointed by the will to manage the estate of the decedent, as compared to the administrator, who is appointed by the court.
A person appointed by you, the Testator, to carry out the terms of your Will.
Someone chosen by a person who is making out a will, appointing that person as responsible for carrying out its terms.
Male party responsible for the probate of a decedent’s estate pursuant to the decedent’s will.
A person appointed by a will or codicil to wind up the estate
An executor is the person you appoint to administer your Will when you die. More about the Executor's role
The person or entity named in a will who has the responsibility of carrying out the terms of the will (that is, collecting the will maker's assets, paying the debts, and distributing the remaining assets to the beneficiaries).
a man selected by the Court to probate an estate when there is a Will. (A woman is referred to as Executrix.)
A person or execute a deed.
A person appointed by a testator (the person making the Will) to carry out the directions in his Will after his death.
(also known as Personal Representative) A person or institution named in the will to carry out the provisions and directions of the will.
A person named in a will who is authorized to manage your estate when you die. The executor collects and distributes your property and pays off any debts according to the terms of your will.
A man named in a will to carry out its provisions as to the disposition of the estate of a deceased person. (A woman is executrix.)
the person named in a will and appointed by a court to carry out the provisions of the will
The person who administrates your final estate. He or she should be sensitive to the needs of your beneficiaries, competent to handle financial and legal matters, and available and willing to take on responsibilities.
Carries out the provisions of a deceased person's will.
The person named in your will to manage your estate. This person will collect the property, pay any debt, and distribute your property or assets according to your will.
A person appointed by a testator to administer a will.
This is the person appointed in your will to manage your estate, deal with the probate court, pay your outstanding debts, collect your assets, and distribute your estate according to the provisions in your will. This person in essence becomes your personal representative. If there is no Last Will and Testament, the court will appoint a person to administer the estate after a hearing to determine which person is most qualified. If it can be shown that the person you appointed as your Executor, is not in the best interest of all those involved, then the person may be replaced by the court. Therefore, you should carefully decide which person you want as your executor.
Someone authorized to manage a brokerage account for an estate. An executor's authority is established by the last will of the decedent.
The administrator of an estate. One who is specified in the will.
A person named by a Will (or appointed by a court) to administer the estate of a deceased individual.
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The person appointed in a will, or by a court, to administer an estate.
The person designated in a Will to manage one?s estate
A person or institution named in a will and appointed by the court to distribute the assets as directed and pay creditors and taxes.
(male) or executrix (female): the person or trust company appointed in a Will to control and protect the estate's assets, pay off any debts and distribute property as directed by the Will. The value and complexity of your assets and the length of time required to administer your estate are important considerations in choosing an executor or executrix.
Person(s) named in a Will to act on behalf of the deceased to wind up the estate. An executor can be a professional, such as a solicitor, who will make a charge (often a percentage of the value of the estate) for his/her services
A trust company or individual appointed to carry out the terms of a Will and administer an estate.
The person or institution who is appointed by the testator or testatrix in his or her Will to take care of the funds and property after death (also referred to as the “personal representative” of the estate). The executor functions under the jurisdiction of the probate court.
is the person who is nominated in a legal will to execute the instructions of the will for the benefit of its beneficiaries.
The person who sorts out the affairs of a dead person and makes sure that the will is implemented.
A fiduciary named in a will to manage or distribute the assets of an estate and pay all just claims and debts. (see "administrator.")
An executor is appointed by the owner of the will. The executor is responsible for administering the estate and distributing the assets to your beneficiaries; ensuring that all life insurance and retirement plan benefits payable on your estate are received; filing the necessary tax returns; and making sure all expenses and taxes are paid.
appointed by testator (deceased) to carry out the direction and request of his will
The person or bank who administers an estate subject to probate.
The person named in the will charged with the duty of carrying its provisions.
An individual or institution t is tasked with the settling of an estate for the deceased. Activities may include gathering the assets, paying the taxes and distributing the estate in accordance with the Will.
In the case of individuals who have died intestate, the person playing the role of executor is often called the administrator or personal representative.
An individual appointed through a will to administer and distribute property upon the testator's death.
The person(s) or institution named under a will to administer an estate in accordance with the terms of the will. If the will requires a trust to be established, rather than having the assets distributed outright to the beneficiaries, the executor will normally also be named as trustee.
A person named in a will and approved by a probate court to administer the deposition of an estate in accordance with the instructions of the will.
Person named in a will to oversee and manage an estate.
The person appointed to administer the estate of a person who has died leaving a will which nominates that person. The executor must insure that the person's desires expressed in the will are carried out.
Person or institution named in a will to carry out its instructions. Female is executrix. Also called a personal representative.
Individual(s) or Company(s)who are appointed in a will to deal with the wishes of the deceased, in administering their estate.
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The person, people or organisation(s) named in your will to ensure its instructions are carried out.
A person who is appointed by a testator to execute the testator's will.
An individual named in a will to settle an estate. An executrix is a female executor.
A person named in a will to carry out its terms and administer the estate. The feminine form is Executrix. Compare, ADMINISTRATOR.
the person or financial institution that is appointed to administer the estate of a deceased person who died with a will. The Executor is often referred to as the "personal representative."
A term that is now in limited usage. Usually this person is now known as the Personal Representative of the Estate. The Executor manages the estate through the probate process and distributes the assets under court supervision, pursuant to the terms of the will.
a person named in the deceased's will to settle an estate.
A person appointed by the probate court to carry out the terms of a will. See Personal Representative.
The person named in a will to manage the estate. This person will collect the property, pay any debt and distribute your property or assets according to the will.
The person or entity (often a bank) nominated in the will of another to carry out the terms of the will.
the person who "executes" the terms of your will and administers your estate. This person can also be called your Personal Representative or "P.R." If you die intestate, i.e., without a will, your estate will be administered (according to the terms set forth by the legislature) by an Administrator appointed by the court.
A personal representative, named in a will, who administers an estate.
A person appointed by a testator in his/her will to carry out the provisions of the will.
One appointed in a will to carry out its provisions
A person named by the testator in his will to see that the provisions of that will are carried out after the testator's death.
the person who "executes" the terms of your will and administers your estate. Often used interchangeably with Personal Representative, or "P.R."
a person named in a will whose duty it is to execute the directions of the will.
The person named in a will to administer the estate (known in some states as the "personal representative").
A person appointed by a Will to administer the estate of the deceased and carry out the provisions of the Will.
Someone appointed by a person in a Will to carry out the Will's provisions. A "co-executor" acts as executor with another or others.
One named in a will to distribute and settle the estate of the testator.
"A person named in a will to administer an estate. The court will appoint an administrator if no executor is named. ""Executrix"" is the feminine form."
The person whose duty it is to carry out the provisions of a will (Executrix - female).
male appointed by a testator to carry out the directions and requests in his or her will, and to dispose of the property according to his testamentary provisions after his or her death.
A person named in a will to administer an estate. If no executor is named, the court will appoint one (feminine form: executrix).
Any individual(s) appointed in a will, and confirmed by the court to administrate and distribute assets within the decedent's estate. See: Estate Tax
a person appointed in the will to deal with the estate of a deceased person.
Person specified in a will, or appointed, to administer the provisions of the will.
The person named in a will to manage the estate. This person will collect the property, pay debts and taxes and distribute property or assets according to the will.
An executor is the person named in a Will to administer the estate of a deceased person.
The person chosen in the will to carry out, or execute, the will's terms, now often called the Personal Representative.
A person named by a testator to carry out the provisions in the testator's will.
A person or institution specified in the will to carry out the terms of that will.
A person appointed in a Will to carry-out the wishes of the Testator and to distribute/administer the property of the deceased. In some jurisdictions this person is called a “Personal Representative”. uardian A person with the legal power and duty to care for another person and/or a person’s property.
the person who is named in a will to handle the affairs of an estate after the death of the deviser, (female: executrix).
A person appointed by a testator to carry out the directions and requests in the last will and testament, and to dispose of property according to the provisions of the will.
The one named by a person writing a will to administer the decedent's estate. The feminine form is executrix.
The person or people appointed in a will to give effect to the wishes of the testator (the maker of the will) as set out in the will. A female executor may be called "Executrix".
A person named by the probate courts or the will to carry out the directions and requests of the decedent.
Person appointed in a will to carry out the deceased's instructions and dispose of the property in accordance with the deceased's wishes.
A person assigned to carry out the provisions of a will.
The person or company named in a Will to carry out the Will's instructions. Usually, the probate court supervises the executor.
the legal administrator of the moveable property of a dead person, either nominated in the deceased's testament or by the Commissary Court. executrix female executor expiry of the legal the end of the period during which lands which had been adjudicated for debt might be recovered by the debtor's repaying of the debt
A person appointed in the Will to administer the estate.
The person or entity appointed by the court to carry out the provisions of a will. The court will appoint the person named in the will as executor, provided that person consents and qualifies. (See also: administrator.)
The person you appoint to supervise your estate after you die.
A legal entity, frequently an individual, known before death to a testator, who is named in the testator's will to carry out the desires of the deceased after his death as designated in the will. Executors must be approved by the court of law probating the will. An executor pays all indebtedness as claimed by creditors of the estate, with the approval of the court of law, and then carries out or executes the will according to the terms set forth by the testator.
The person appointed in a will to look after the affairs of a person when he or she dies. Back
Someone (individual or professional firm) that ensures that the terms of a will are carried out.
The individual or corporation nominated in a will by a testator to take care of the testator's property after death. Also called a personal representative. The executor is confirmed by the probate court and has legal and business responsibilities and functions under the jurisdiction of the probate court. The executor chooses the attorney to do the legal work for the estate. Executrix is the term for the female executor, although executor is now used for both male and female personal representatives in probate.
This is the person you name to have authority to carry out the terms of your will. In some states, this person is also called your “personal representative” or “administrator.” This person will collect the property, pay any debt, and distribute your property or assets according to your will.
Person(s) appointed by you to make sure the wishes in your Will are carried out.
A person appointed in a will to carry out the terms of the will. Sometimes the term Executrix is uses to mean a female executor.
The personal representative (male) named in a will to settle the testator's estate.
The individual named in a Will who is responsible for administering an estate during probate. The Executor is the person responsible for making sure all taxes and other expenses are paid and distributing the property of the deceased person in accordance with the Will.
The one nominated in a Will and thereafter appointed by the Probate Court to manage and distribute a decedent's estate in accordance with the terms of the Will. May also be referred to as a Personal Representative.
A male person or a legal entity who is designated in a Will as the representative of a Decedent's Estate.
A person or persons of your choice who will be responsible for carrying out the wishes contained in your Last Will and Testament. An Executor can be a beneficiary. It is important to let your Executors know that you have made a Will and where they can find it.
A person or company named in a will to be responsible for carrying out the terms of the will and settling taxes and debts.
Person appointed by a court to administer a will
An individual or trust company designated in a will to carry out the instructions for disposal of property. The roles of an executor and an administrator are similar. An executor is named in a will, and an administrator is appointed if a party dies without a will or "intestate."
The person who administers a decedent's estate when there is a Will.
A person appointed in a will and affirmed by the probate court to cause a distribution of the decedent's estate in accordance with the will. (The one who makes the will is called a "testator.") If a woman is appointed, she is referred to as the "executrix."
A person, bank, or trust company designated in your will to administer your estate upon your death, under the supervision of the probate court. More than one executor can act together as co-executors. Referred to in some states as a personal representative.
A person named in a will to manage an estate. They collect assets, pays debts and taxes, and distribute property under the will terms. See personal representative.
This is the person nominated or appointed by you in your Will to deal with the administration and distribution of your estate.
Person or people named in a will who the deceased wishes to administer his or her estate.
A person appointed to carry out the instructions in a will. If there is no will, a probate court will appoint an executor.
The person named in a will to handle the decedent's estate.
The person or institution appointed in a will, or by a court, to settle the estate of a deceased person.
A person or agency named in a will to administer the estate of a deceased person. (Synonymous with personal representative.)
A personal representative who has been appointed as such under the terms of the Will of a Testator.
The person named in a will who manages the estate of the deceased individual.
A persone named by the testator of a will to carry out its provisions as to the disposition of the estate. A personal representative appointed in a will to administer a decedent's estate. Back to the Top
An individual or bank or trust company nominated by one who writes a will to carry out the directions and requests in his will (sometimes called a personal representative).
A legal representative of a deceased person whose duty is to wind up the estate of the deceased.
The person or financial institution appointed to administer the estate of a deceased person who died with a will. This position may also be referred to as "personal representative" or "trustee."
A person appointed by a will to give effect to it after the testator's death.
A person appointed by the last will of the deceased to carry out the provisions of the will.
A court appointed individual (commonly referred to as a personal representative) or financial institution that is responsible for administering an estate.
One named in a will and appointed by a court to carry out the will's instructions and to manage a decedent's estate. See Personal Representative.
A person appointed to execute a will. To Top
Person named in a Will to represent the estate. In order to act in such capacity, the person must be appointed by the court.
A person named in a will to administer an estate. A court will appoint an administrator if no executor is specifically named in the will.
The person or institution named in a will that is responsible for the management of the assets and the ultimate transfer of the property; also commonly referred to as a "personal representative".
A person named in a will to carry out its provisions for the disposition of the estate.
The person named in decedent's Will to administer the estate. An Executor must qualify before the Clerk to obtain the legal authority to administer an Estate.
The individual or individuals you choose to distribute your estate as specified in your legal will.
Somebody named in a will to carry out the instructions contained in a will.
A person designated to manage an estate including gathering assets, paying expenses and taxes and making distributions to beneficiaries. The executor is often called a personal representative. If there is no will, the executor may be called an administrator. There are variations to terms depending on masculine or feminine form.
An executor is a person named in a will to settle the decedent's estate and to distribute the decedent's estate in accordance with the terms of the decedent's will. A female executor is known as an "executrix." An executor is also known as a personal representative.
individual appointed in a Will to administer the estate of the deceased.
The executor of a will is the person nominated in a will who has qualified to administer a testate estate. The executor disposes of the property according to the provisions in the will and the directions and requests made by the testator.
Person appointed by a testator to see that his will is carried into effect.
The person or institution nominated to settle or administer the estate. Also called personal representative.
The individual named in a will charged with carrying out the provisions specified in the will. A co-executor serves as executor along with one or more designated individuals.
Person appointed to carry out the instructions of a will.
The person or entity named in a will to carry out the terms of the will. Duties include collecting the will maker's assets, paying the debts, and distributing the remaining assets to the beneficiaries.
The person(s) or organisations(s) that you appoint to administer your will (Note that they can refuse the task even if they agreed in your lifetime).
the person named in a will who has agreed to carry out its terms.
The individual named in a will who manages the estate of a deceased individual.
A male representative of the estate of a testate decedent.
The person named in a will to handle the property and affairs of someone who has died. The executor must collect and manage the property, pay debts and taxes, and then distribute what's left as specified in the will.
The fiduciary nominated by the testator in his/her will to administer his/her estate thereunder, except insofar as it is to be held in trust, according to law.
A person named in a Will who is authorized to manage the Estate of the deceased person. The Executor will collect the property, pay off any debts and distribute property and assets according to the terms of the Will. An Executor must be approved by the court and given a "Letter of Office" (see below) before they have official authority.
The person nominated to manage your affairs and distribute your estate when you die. You usually identify this person in your will.
A person named under a will to administer the distribution of the deceased’s assets as directed by the will. An executor is often a family member, a trusted friend, or a bank trust officer.
Person appointed by a will to manage a DECENDENT'S estate.
A person appointed by a person in their will to administer their estate after their death.
The person named in your will to handle the settlement of your estate.
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A person assigned by the testator to perform the provisions of the testator's will.
A male named in a will as the person to oversee the administration of its provisions.
A person named in a will, or in the absence of such designation, appointed by the probate court, to administer an estate and carry out its terms
A person or entity appointed to execute a will.
The person who is appointed by you to make sure the instructions in your will are carried out.
Person named, or appointed to carry out the terms of a will.
A person named in a will to administer an estate. Most Courts will appoint an administrator if no executor is named. (The feminine form is executrix.)
A party named in a decedent's valid will to settle an estate and qualified by a court to act in this capacity.
A person named in a will to administer an. ‘Executrix’ is the feminine form. Fair Credit Reporting Act A consumer protection law that regulates the disclosure of consumer credit reports by consumer/credit reporting agencies and establishes procedures for correcting mistakes on one’s credit record.
Someone appointed to carryout instructions left in a will. If no executor is named in the will, one is named by probate court.
An individual or institution designated in a will and appointed by a court to settle the estate of the testator.
An individual appointed in a will to administer an estate.
A person specifically appointed by a testator to administer the will ensuring that final wishes are respected (i.e. that the will is properly "executed"). An executor is a personal representative.
person named in a will to dispense the estate
In the fictional Star Wars universe, the Super Star Destroyer Executor was the personal flagship of Darth Vader. It was also the lead ship of its class.