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someone who is named to act on behalf of another
He named his daughter as the executor of his will.
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Recent Examples of executors
But a messy dispute between Jackson’s daughter, Paris, and his estate’s executors, entertainment lawyer John Branca and music executive John McClain, has taken some of the fizz out of the celebration.
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Rebecca Keegan, NBC news, 15 May 2026
The actress and musician had requested the executors have a schedule to submit the estate's annual accounting information.
—Ilana Kaplan, PEOPLE, 13 May 2026
Paris Jackson just won a major victory in her ongoing battle with her dad’s estate’s executors.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 13 May 2026
Others who testified include the executors of Epstein's estate, as well as former President Bill Clinton, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and billionaire businessman Les Wexner.
—Graham Kates, CBS News, 13 May 2026
Her sister, Marsie Scharlatt, one of the estate’s executors, was tasked with establishing an archive of Wilke’s art and materials in Los Angeles, becoming the main contact for curators and galleries researching her work.
—Angelica Villa, ARTnews.com, 1 May 2026
Meanwhile, Jackson’s daughter, Paris Jackson, has been involved in an ongoing legal battle with the executors of the Michael Jackson estate Branca and McClain, alleging financial mismanagement, excessive fees and self-serving bonus payments.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 24 Apr. 2026
Requirements vary by state, and many executors work with an attorney to help manage court filing and other legal steps.
—Nancy Ashburn, Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 Apr. 2026
Rebecca Keegan, NBC news, 15 May 2026
The actress and musician had requested the executors have a schedule to submit the estate's annual accounting information.
—Ilana Kaplan, PEOPLE, 13 May 2026
Paris Jackson just won a major victory in her ongoing battle with her dad’s estate’s executors.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 13 May 2026
Others who testified include the executors of Epstein's estate, as well as former President Bill Clinton, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and billionaire businessman Les Wexner.
—Graham Kates, CBS News, 13 May 2026
Her sister, Marsie Scharlatt, one of the estate’s executors, was tasked with establishing an archive of Wilke’s art and materials in Los Angeles, becoming the main contact for curators and galleries researching her work.
—Angelica Villa, ARTnews.com, 1 May 2026
Meanwhile, Jackson’s daughter, Paris Jackson, has been involved in an ongoing legal battle with the executors of the Michael Jackson estate Branca and McClain, alleging financial mismanagement, excessive fees and self-serving bonus payments.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 24 Apr. 2026
Requirements vary by state, and many executors work with an attorney to help manage court filing and other legal steps.
—Nancy Ashburn, Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for executors
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The company specializes in using advanced artificial intelligence, including specialized agents and Large Language Models, to automate contract authoring, negotiation, and risk management.—
AllBusiness,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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What the agents can’t do in many fields is make judgment calls using the insight that comes from on-the-job experience, according to labor experts.—
Victor Swezey,
Fortune,
16 May 2026
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One of the many delegates to draw too much confidence from the outcome was Thomas Jefferson.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 May 2026
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The Constitutional Convention began in Philadelphia with delegates from states meeting in what is now Independence Hall.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
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Prosecutors alleged that Sun’s actions included preventing representatives of the Taiwanese government from having access to the governor’s office.—
Hannah Fry,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
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Becker and Earthrise representatives will be in court again Thursday for a status hearing.—
Alicia Fabbre,
Chicago Tribune,
13 May 2026
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During the war, Iran created a blueprint for global economic leverage, and if the Strait of Hormuz becomes less crucial, Iran and its proxies could threaten other channels and pipelines in the future, noted Heather Long, chief economist at Navy Federal Credit Union.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
12 May 2026
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There are still proxies that Iran supports.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
11 May 2026
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Glossip's attorneys claim Sneed actually killed the motel owner during a botched robbery for drug money.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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Weinstein’s attorneys have denied that encounter ever took place, and have argued that the trial judge improperly withheld evidence that would have bolstered his alibi.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
15 May 2026
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To assign a task, simply tick a box, add a description, choose assignees, and input an optional due date.—
Robert Anderson,
PC Magazine,
30 Mar. 2026
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The rise in energy costs is in focus as G7 finance ministers and central bankers meet in Paris later Monday.—
Hugh Leask,Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
18 May 2026
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Critics, including former ministers, have accused Starmer of being slow to push through reforms and unambitious with his agenda for power.—
Alexander Smith,
NBC news,
14 May 2026
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The deputies then turned off the body camera microphones, according to court records.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2026
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After the Kia exited the freeway at Douglas Boulevard in Roseville, deputies deployed a spike strip, Igoe said.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
14 May 2026
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“Executors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/executors. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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