An Executor is appointed by the person making the Will or codicil i.e. testator/testatrix. An Administrator is appointed by a competent court.

An Executor derives his title from the Will and all the property of the testator vests in him from the date of the testator’s death. But no court shall recognise the right of an Executor unless he has obtained probate of the Will. An Administrator derives his title from the letters of administration or succession certificate and the property does not vest in him until the grant.

An Administrator is required to execute a bond called Administration Bond before the grant is made to him.