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An administrator ad litem is a person appointed by a probate court to represent the interests of an estate for the purposes of a lawsuit.�

Administrators ad litem are typically appointed in cases where the estate�s administer/executor has passed away, though they also may be appointed in the event of a conflict of interest between the estate and the estate�s executor. For example, if the named executor also files a personal claim against the estate, an administrator ad litem must be appointed.�

Additionally, if the validity of a will is challenged, especially on grounds that the listed executor is fraudulent, an administrator ad litem may be given temporary control of the estate while the court determines its validity.�

Administrators ad litem have the same powers a standard executor of a will does and, therefore, they possess the ability to distribute assets of the estate in accordance with court orders.�