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Plain-English meaning
Administrator
A person appointed by a court to administer an estate when no executor is able and authorized to serve.
Why the term matters
The administrator gathers assets, handles valid debts and filings, and distributes property under the court's authority.
Do not confuse it with
An administrator is court-appointed; an executor is usually nominated in a will but still must receive authority to act.