Executor
A person or institution appointed by the Master to administer a deceased estate and deal with estate assets, debts, and distribution.
Definition
An executor's role can include collecting estate information, reporting to the Master, securing assets, identifying heirs and creditors, handling estate accounts, working with tax or conveyancing professionals, preparing the liquidation and distribution account where required, and distributing the estate. The review should confirm the appointment document, will, estate value, assets, liabilities, heirs, creditor claims, and Master correspondence.
Key takeaways
A person or institution appointed by the Master to administer a deceased estate and deal with estate assets, debts, and distribution.
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What does Executor mean?
A person or institution appointed by the Master to administer a deceased estate and deal with estate assets, debts, and distribution.
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