Public Administrator Legal Meaning and Definition

Here is a simplified definition of the legal term Public Administrator.

Public Administrator (noun)

A public administrator is a government official who manages and distributes the property, financial assets, or estate of a person who has died without a will or without recognized heirs. They also step in if heirs are unable or unwilling to administer the estate. Duties include collecting and selling assets, paying debts, and, if necessary, locating potential heirs.