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In Scottish practice, an executrix is a woman who administers a deceased person’s estate. The underlying role is that of an executor: if appointed by will she is an executor-nominate; if appointed by the Sheriff Court on intestacy or where no appointment is effective, she is an executor-dative under the Succession (Scotland) Act 1964. “Executrix” is a descriptive, gendered term found in older wills and court documents; modern drafting and legislation generally use the gender‑neutral “executor”. Key functions include ingathering estate assets, obtaining Confirmation (the Scottish equivalent of probate), settling debts and taxes, and distributing the estate in accordance with the will or the laws of intestacy. She owes fiduciary duties to beneficiaries and creditors and may sue or be sued in that capacity. Usage across the UK and Ireland is broadly consistent: “executrix” denotes a female executor in England and Wales and Northern Ireland (where probate is granted), and in Ireland under the Succession Act 1965. Current best practice is to use “executor” regardless of gender.
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