Personal Representative Legal Meaning and Definition

Here is a simplified definition of the legal term Personal Representative.

Personal Representative (noun)

A Personal Representative is an individual chosen to manage the assets and obligations of a deceased person's estate. This person is often named in a will and may also be referred to as an "executor" or "administrator." Their duties include collecting property, paying off debts and taxes, handling any legal proceedings for the estate, and fulfilling any other responsibilities outlined in the will.