Administratrix
Term · Law · MLC-T-LAW-000391
A female individual appointed by a probate court to manage and distribute the estate of a deceased person who died without a valid will (intestate). This role involves identifying assets, paying debts, and distributing the remaining property to the legal heirs according to the laws of intestacy. The duties are identical to those of an administrator, but the term specifically denotes a female appointee.
| Identifier | MLC-T-LAW-000391 |
|---|---|
| Field | Law |
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