executor-heir relation
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the responsibility of an executor (or administrator) of an estate to act in the best interests of the heir
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The executor-heir relation refers to the connection between the executor of an estate, who is responsible for carrying out the terms of a will, and the heir, who is the person entitled to inherit the property, assets, or rights of the deceased. This relationship is often characterized by legal obligations, duties, and responsibilities that the executor has towards the heir, including managing and distributing the estate according to the deceased’s wishes and the law.
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