A person who performs tasks of a personal representative and intermeddles with the property of the decedent without authority is called a(n)
A) administrator pendente lite.
B) executor de son tort.
C) special administrator.
D) executor with the will annexed.

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An executor de son tort (also known as an "executor of his own wrong") is a person who takes on the tasks and responsibilities of a personal representative (such as an executor or administrator) without proper legal authority. They can be held liable for any harm or damage caused by their unauthorized actions. The other options are not applicable to this situation. An administrator pendente lite is a temporary administrator appointed during a lawsuit contesting the validity of a will. A special administrator is appointed for a limited purpose, such as to manage estate assets before a permanent administrator is appointed. An executor with the will annexed is appointed when the named executor is unable or unwilling to serve, but a valid will exists.

A Person Who Performs Tasks of a Personal Representative and Intermeddles