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executor

[ɪɡˈzɛkjʊtə(r)]

executor Definition

  • 1a person or institution appointed by a testator to carry out the terms of their will.
  • 2a person who is in charge of making sure that a dead person's wishes, as written in their will, are fulfilled

Using executor: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "executor" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The executor of the will was responsible for distributing the assets among the beneficiaries.

  • Example

    She was named as the executor of her father's estate.

  • Example

    The executor has the legal authority to make decisions regarding the distribution of the deceased's assets.

executor Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with executor

  • a person or institution appointed by a testator to carry out the terms of their will and manage the deceased's assets

    Example

    The executor of the estate was responsible for paying off the deceased's debts and distributing the remaining assets among the beneficiaries.

  • co-executor

    one of two or more people appointed to act as executor of a will

    Example

    The testator appointed her two children as co-executors of her will.

  • executor's deed

    a legal document that transfers ownership of real property from a deceased person's estate to the executor

    Example

    The executor's deed was recorded with the county clerk's office to transfer ownership of the property to the beneficiaries.

Origins of executor

from Latin 'exsequor', meaning 'to follow out'

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Summary: executor in Brief

An 'executor' [ɪɡˈzɛkjʊtə(r)] is a person or institution appointed by a testator to carry out the terms of their will. They are responsible for ensuring that the deceased's wishes, as written in their will, are fulfilled. The executor has the legal authority to make decisions regarding the distribution of the deceased's assets. Phrases like 'executor of the estate' and 'executor's deed' are commonly used in legal contexts.