5. Explain different types of personal representatives.

What will be an ideal response?


? Named in the will – self-explanatory
? Administrator (intestate) – appointed when the person dies without a will
? Successor personal representative (named in will) – appointed when the originally named person does not or cannot perform
? Administrator cum testamento annexo (administrator c.t.a.) – appointed when none of the named representatives in a will are living or can perform
? Special administrator -- appointed in emergency situations
? Administrator pendente lite – appointed when there is a will contest
? Administrator ad litem – appointed for lawsuits other than a will contest

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