N.Y. Estates, Powers and Trusts Law 1-2.13 – Personal representative
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§ 1-2.13 Personal representative
Terms Used In N.Y. Estates, Powers and Trusts Law 1-2.13
- Decedent: A deceased person.
- Donee: The recipient of a gift.
- Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
- Trustee: A person or institution holding and administering property in trust.
A personal representative is a person who has received letters to administer the estate of a decedent. The term does not include an assignee for the benefit of creditors, or a committee, conservator, curator, custodian, guardian, trustee or donee of a power during minority.