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A process where the administration of an estate is carried out by an executor (administrator) set down in the will of the deceased. In the case where there is not a named executor, an administrator may be appointed by the court.

The two terms are often used interchangeably. The actual administration of the estate is carried out both with all interested parties present, and by the executor or administrator alone who ensures that all debts and taxes of the estate are paid and promised.

Administration of estate also includes the proper distribution of assets, attending to the validity of heirs and beneficiaries, and the filing of proper forms and documents to satisfy the legal requirements of the closing of the estate.

 

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