ABSTRACT
In probate law, a deceased’s estate devolves on his executor as appointed in his will; the executor’s function is to administer the estate of the deceased. The executor is treated in law as the alter ego of the deceased. All that is needed to transfer the estate to the executor are:
■ the valid execution of a will in which an executor is appointed and ■ the acquisition of probate by the nominated executor. The probate document has the
effect in law of vesting the estate of the deceased in the executor. Third parties wishing to deal with the estate of the deceased are required to act through the executor.
