Administrator
Learn about estate administrators and their key role in managing assets when no executor is named. Understand responsibilities and legal processes.
How is an estate administrator different from an executor?
An estate administrator is court-appointed to manage an estate when no executor is named in a will, or when there is no valid will. An executor is specifically designated in the will by the deceased person. Both handle similar responsibilities like collecting assets and paying debts, but administrators follow state intestacy laws for asset distribution.
