Administrator pendente lite

{
  "id": "MLC-T-LAW-000389",
  "term": "Administrator pendente lite",
  "field": "Law",
  "definition": "A temporary administrator appointed by a court to manage a deceased person's estate during a period of litigation, such as a will contest or dispute over the appointment of a permanent executor. This individual's authority is limited to preserving the estate's assets and performing necessary administrative tasks until the legal dispute is resolved. Their powers cease once a permanent executor or administrator is appointed.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/law/administrator-pendente-lite/"
}