Personal Representative
/ˈpɜrsənəl ˌrɛprɪˈzɛntətɪv/
Definitions
- (n.) An individual appointed by a court to administer the estate of a deceased person, handling assets, debts, and distribution to heirs.
The personal representative submitted the estate inventory to the probate court.
- (n.) A person legally authorized to act on behalf of a deceased individual’s estate, equivalent to an executor or administrator.
As personal representative, she is responsible for paying the decedent's outstanding debts.
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Commentary
The term is often used interchangeably with 'executor' and 'administrator,' but 'personal representative' is a gender-neutral term favored in modern statutes.
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