[greglepore]

Originally Posted by SCadaddle

No, I'm not buying that. I'm certain it's more like there wouldn't be an executor without a will but if a person dies intestate (without a will) you can bet the court where the person resided would seek out a person that would be termed an "Administrator" of the decedent's estate so that the estate could be handled according to the laws of decedents resident State.

This is correct. Usually upon application of the person who seeks to be the administrator, and after time for others to object.