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joint executor
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A quick definition of joint executor:
A joint executor is a person named in a will by the testator to carry out the provisions of the will along with another person. They work together to make sure the wishes of the person who made the will are carried out. It's like having two people in charge instead of just one.
A more thorough explanation:
A joint executor is a person named in a will to carry out the wishes of the person who wrote the will. When there are two or more joint executors, they work together to make sure everything is done correctly.
John wrote a will and named his two children, Sarah and Tom, as joint executors. When John passed away, Sarah and Tom worked together to make sure all of John's wishes were carried out. They had to sell his house, pay his debts, and distribute his assets to his heirs.
This example illustrates how joint executors work together to carry out the wishes of the person who wrote the will. They have equal authority and must agree on all decisions related to the estate.