Legal Definitions - Administrator cum testamento annexo

Administratorcum testamento annexo

Administrator cum testamento annexo is a legal term that means "administrator with will annexed." This refers to a person who is appointed by a court to manage the estate of a deceased person when there is no executor named in the will.

For example, if someone creates a will but does not name an executor, the court may appoint an administrator cum testamento annexo to carry out the instructions in the will. This person will be responsible for managing the assets of the deceased person, paying off any debts, and distributing the remaining property to the beneficiaries named in the will.

Another example would be if the named executor in the will is unable or unwilling to serve, the court may appoint an administrator cum testamento annexo to take their place.

The examples illustrate how an administrator cum testamento annexo is appointed to manage the estate of a deceased person when there is no executor named in the will or when the named executor is unable or unwilling to serve. This person is responsible for carrying out the instructions in the will and ensuring that the assets are distributed to the beneficiaries named in the will.