Legal Dictionary of Pakistan

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collector of decedent's estate

A person temporarily appointed by a probate court to collect assets and payments due to a decedent's estate, and to settle other financial matters requiring immediate attention. 9 A collector is often appointed to look after an estate when there is a will contest or a dispute about who should be appointed administrator. The collector's duties end when an administrator is appointed.

decedent's estate

The real and personal property that a person possesses at the time of death and that descends to the heirs subject to the payment of debts and claims.