Administrator is defined as:

• A. Allocution
• B. Annul
• C. Affidavit
• D. Administrator

Answer: (D)

In probate and estate administration, the person responsible for handling an estate when there is no will is called an administrator. They are appointed by the court to gather assets, pay debts, and distribute remaining assets to heirs under state law. This is the defined term for that role, especially in New York Surrogate’s Court practice. The other terms refer to different things: allocution is a formal court address or plea, annul means to declare something void, and affidavit is a sworn written statement. None of those designate the estate-management role, whereas administrator does. If there is a will and named executor, that person handles the estate; if there isn’t a will or no executor is named, the court appoints an administrator.