co-executor
noun[C]
lawspecialized(alsocoexecutor)uk/ˌkəʊ.ɪɡˈzek.jə.tər/us/ˌkoʊ.ɪɡˈzek.jə.t̬ɚ/one of two or morepeoplewho makesurethat things are doneaccordingto thewishesin adeadperson'swill(= anofficialstatementof what someonewantstohappentotheirpropertyaftertheirdeath):
Herlawyerwas co-executorofherestate.
- In his will, Jacksonnamedtwobusinesspartnersas co-executors.
- If you areworkingwith co-executors,agreeon how todivideyourduties.
- He made Mr Morrissey co-executor of hisestate.
- Shenamedher twosonsas coexecutors of her will.
Inheriting & bequeathing
- advance directive
- assign
- beneficiary
- bequeath
- bequest
- cadger
- executor
- heir
- heir apparent
- heiress
- heirless
- inherit
- inheritance
- patrimony
- pond life
- pond scum
- primogeniture
- probate
- settle
- testate