Administrator/Administratrix
Person appointed by the court to act on behalf of an estate when no will exists.
Administrator with Annexed Will
Person appointed by the court to act on behalf of the estate when there is a will but they are not nominated to serve.
Certified
Stamp used by a clerk to authenticate a copy of court documents. It also has the state seal and can be presented in or out of state.
Conservator
Person appointed by the court to manage the financial resources of a minor child.
Curator
Person appointed by the court upon request of an individual who needs help managing the financial resources.
Executor/Executrix
Person nominated in a last will and testament to handle the estate of a deceased person.
Probate
Judicial determination of the validity of a will.