An administrator is also called an executor. Administrators, orexecutors, are responsible for carrying out the orders of a willthey were named in. The creator of the will, also called atestator, must choose one or more designated people to serve asadministrator upon their death. As soon as the administrator iscontacted after the death, the responsibilities begin. It isimportant for all appointed administrators to know that they havethe right to refuse this position. In some cases, an administratoris named in a will without their knowledge; the news is a surpriseafter the death of the testator. For any reason, personal orotherwise, the administrator may go to the county’s Records officeand speak with the clerk about self-removal. By filling out a formand having the clerk witness it, the adm