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Executor vs Probate - What's the difference?

executor | probate |

In obsolete|lang=en terms the difference between executor and probate

is that executor is (obsolete) an executioner while probate is (obsolete) proof.

As nouns the difference between executor and probate

is that executor is a person who carries out some task while probate is (legal) the legal process of verifying the legality of a will.

As a verb probate is

to establish the legality of (a will ).

executor

English

Alternative forms

* executour (obsolete)

Noun

(wikipedia executor) (en noun)
  • A person who carries out some task.
  • (label) Someone appointed by a testator to administer a will; an administrator.
  • (obsolete) An executioner.
  • * 1599 , , I. ii. 203:
  • The sad-eyed justice, with his surly hum, / Delivering o'er to executors pale / The lazy yawning drone.

    probate

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (legal) The legal process of verifying the legality of a will.
  • (legal) A copy of a legally recognised and qualified will.
  • (obsolete) proof
  • (Skelton)

    Verb

    (en-verb)
  • To establish the legality of (a will ).
  • Derived terms

    * probate court * probate duty * probate judge * probate law