When a will which disposes of only a part of the estate of the testator is admitted to probate, the executor of such will, or the administrator with the will annexed, shall, unless otherwise specified in such will, be, ex officio, the administrator of the intestate estate and shall proceed to settle the entire estate according to the will and according to law.

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Terms Used In Connecticut General Statutes 45a-291

  • Ex officio: Literally, by virtue of one's office.
  • Executor: A male person named in a will to carry out the decedent
  • Intestate: Dying without leaving a will.
  • Probate: Proving a will
  • Testator: A male person who leaves a will at death.