An individual or institution nominated in a will and appointed by a court to settle the estate of a deceased.

The person appointed by a testator to execute his will, or to see its provisions carried into effect, after his decease.

Also called Personal Representatives. Person named in a will to manage the property of someone who has died. Executors collect and manage the property, pay debts and taxes, and then distribute what's left as specified in the will. Also, Executors handle probate court proceedings and takes care of day-to-day tasks.

This is a man appointed in a will to deal with the estate, according to the wishes set out in that will.