For example The executor of the will is Mrs Lawson, a solicitor with offices on the High Street. Show source/s Plain English Campaign Give feedback This page was not useful This page was useful Thank you for your feedback. If you have another few minutes please take the time to tell us about our new Dictionary service. Thank you for your answer, if you can tell us more that would really help Update
Will A legal document which people use to bequeath (leave as a gift) money and property when they die.
Probate The legal authority to deal with a dead person's estate. When someone has died and left a will, the executors of the estate apply to the court for this authority.