TSEM7354 - Deceased persons; the two types of personal representatives

»Ê¹ÚÌåÓýappre are two types of personal representatives: executors and administrators.

Executors

Executors are appointed under the terms of a will.

Administrators

Administrators are appointed by the Court where the deceased person

  • died intestate (did not leave a will) or
  • did not name in the will executors who survived the deceased and were willing to take office.

»Ê¹ÚÌåÓýapp term administrator is not used in Scotland where all personal representatives are “executorsâ€�.