Administrator Legal Meaning and Definition

Here is a simplified definition of the legal term Administrator.

Administrator (noun): An individual legally designated to manage and settle the estate of a deceased person who has not left a legitimate executor or one who is currently unable or unfit to perform duty. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, taking charge of the entire personal estate, paying due debts, selling estate assets if necessary, collecting owed debts, and legally representing the estate in court actions.