Executor in United Kingdom

Definition of Executor

In accordance with the work A Dictionary of Law, this is a description of Executor :

A person appointed by a will to administer the testator’s estate. A deceased person’s property is vested in his executors, who are empowered to deal with it as directed by the will from the time of the testator’s death. They must, however, usually obtain a grant of *probate from the court in order to prove the will and their right to deal with the estate. Appointment as an executor confers only the power to deal with the deceased’s property in accordance with his will, and not beneficial ownership, although an executor may also be a beneficiary under the will.

Compare administrator.

Definition of Executor

Person responsible for administering a will (male form).