Glossary

Executor

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Ditulis oleh
The Estate Guide Research Desk
Ditinjau oleh
Editorial standards review
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Yurisdiksi
United States (general; state law varies)

Penjelasan sederhana

A person nominated in a will and generally appointed by a court to administer the probate estate; many states use personal representative as the broader term.

Pertanyaan tentang Executor

Does state law matter?

Usually. Document execution, probate, spousal rights, creditor rules, trust administration, and state tax treatment can vary by jurisdiction.

What should be verified before acting?

Verify the current governing instrument, title and beneficiary records, applicable state law, current tax year, primary authority, and advice from appropriately qualified professionals.

Sources

Terakhir ditinjauAugust 21, 2026

YurisdiksiUnited States (general; state law varies)

  1. Uniform Probate CodeUniform Law Commission · United States (general; state law varies)

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