Definitions

• Executor: Male in charge of the probate process
• Executrix: Female in charge of the probate process
• Administrator: Male in charge if there isn’t a Will
• Administratrix: Female in charge if there isn’t a Will
• Personal Representative: Modern term to replace the proceeding four terms
• Testamentary Trust: Trust created by a Will
• Holographic Will: completely hand written will

WARNING

A Last Will and Testament Alone Will Not Prevent Probate!