The Role, Responsibilities, and Duties of an Estate Administrator
An estate administrator is a personal representative appointed by the probate court to manage an estate when there is no will. When a will exists, the deceased typically names an executor to fulfill this role. An administrator and an executor have the same duties – the only difference is how they are appointed. The estate administrator has a legal duty to act in the best interests of the estate and its beneficiaries, ensuring that the decedent’s assets are properly managed and distributed according to Pennsylvania law.