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In the past, a woman appointed to carry out the distribution under a will was called an executrix or executress. However, language that unnecessarily defines femininity and masculinity is changing. There has been a widespread reform in the use of words that grew out of patterns of patriarchal thought and that were codified in the English language. Therefore, the term "executor" has come to be the more commonly used term for the person appointed by the court to carry out the directions of a testator in making distributions under the will. It is not necessary to further classify that person as female or male.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 14y agoAn Executor is an Executor is an Executor no matter what gender they may be. In the old days some used the silly form of Executrix or Executress. However, it is not necessary to identify a fiduciary by gender, only by name. Gender serves no legal purpose.
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∙ 11y agoA female testator is also sometimes called a Testatrix.
In the past, society felt the need to separate women from the world of men and so invented diminutive suffixes to add to certain words to indicate that a woman was holding the position. However, language that unnecessarily defines femininity and masculinity is changing. There has been a widespread reform in the use of words that grew out of patterns of patriarchal thought and that were codified in the English language. Therefore, the term "testator" has come to be the more commonly used term for the person who makes a will. It is simply not necessary to further classify that person as female or male.
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∙ 11y agoUntil the estate is closed and the final accounting is accepted by the court. An executor can resign if they need to.
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∙ 9y agoThe gender of the executor does not matter. The court can appoint any qualified person to handle the estate.
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∙ 11y agomay u answer this questain plz
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How is executor used in a sentence?
Executor is a legal term for a person responsible for carrying out the terms of a person's last will. "The executor delivered the jeweled pin to the niece named in the will."
Can one name the marriage partner to be executor?
Yes, a spouse can be an executor (male) or executrix (female) in a marriage.
What is an executrix?
An executrix is a female executor, in the legal sense.
What is a female Negro called?
A Negress is the term used for Negro female.
What Australian slang term is used for a female?
Sheila, not necessarily a complimentary term
What is the person named in a will to carry out the provisions of the will called?
Executer or executrix Executor, whether male or female. The person who executes the Will is the Testator (if male); or Testatrix (if female). The Executor is the person who is called upon by the Testator or Testatrix to execute the last wishes of the deceased. ==Another Perspective on Gendered Terms== In the past, a woman appointed to carry out the distribution under a will was called an executrix or executress. However, language that unnecessarily defines feminine and masculine status is changing. There has been a widespread reform in the use of words that grew out of patterns of patriarchal thought and that were codified in the English language. Therefore, the term "executor" has come to be the more commonly used term for the person appointed by the court to carry out the directions of a testator in making distributions under the will. It is not necessary to further classify that person as female or male.
Is a fiancee a male or female?
The term fiancee is used to describe both male and female.
What is an authoress?
"Authoress" is an outdated term used to refer to a female author. It is not commonly used today, as "author" is typically the preferred term for both males and females who write books or literary works.
Opposite gender of Judge?
Executrix...
Baby of horse?
= a foal (general term used for female and males)
What is the term used to describe the female head of a human family?
Matriarch
What is a female technician?
A technician is a term used for someone who is specially trained in their profession. This could be anything from medical, mechanical or electronics to name a few. The term technician is used for describing both male or female.
