Could someone please tell me if GA Estate Laws in 1814 used the same terminology as Texas and Alabama law re: the usage of the word administrator vs. executor? In Texas,, "if a will is probated then the court turns over the disposition of the estate to the named executor or executors. If there is no will, the court appoints an administrator (quite often a son and/or son-in-law). The word executor is used when there is a will, the word administrator is used when there is not." Thanks for a reply. Kind regards, Cynthia The Rev. Cynthia Forde, D. Min. 25487 Old Howth Road Hempstead, Texas 77445