Legal Definitions - legal representative

A legal representative is a person who acts on behalf of another person or group in legal matters. This can include managing the legal affairs of someone who is incapacitated or has passed away, or representing a group of plaintiffs in a class action lawsuit.

• Personal representative: An executor of a will who manages the legal affairs of the deceased person.
• Lawful representative: An heir or executor/administrator who represents the legal interests of the deceased person.
• Accredited representative: A person with designated authority to act on behalf of another person, group, or organization, usually by being granted that authority by law or by the rules of the group or organization.
• Class representative: A person who sues on behalf of a group of plaintiffs in a class action lawsuit.
• Registered representative: A person approved by the SEC and stock exchanges to sell securities to the public.

These examples illustrate how a legal representative can take on different roles depending on the situation. They all involve representing the legal interests of another person or group, whether it's managing an estate, advocating for a group of plaintiffs, or selling securities.