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KembaraXtra – Legal Terms – Pendente Lite
Pendente lite is a Latin expression meaning “pending the litigation” or “until trial”.
The term is commonly used in probate proceedings involving disputes over wills or administration of estates.
During such disputes, the court may appoint an administrator pendente lite to manage the estate temporarily.
The administrator’s role is limited to preserving and managing the estate until the proceedings conclude.
An administrator pendente lite generally cannot distribute estate assets without permission of the court.
Pendente lite is a Latin expression meaning “pending the litigation” or “until trial”.
The term is commonly used in probate proceedings involving disputes over wills or administration of estates.
During such disputes, the court may appoint an administrator pendente lite to manage the estate temporarily.
The administrator’s role is limited to preserving and managing the estate until the proceedings conclude.
An administrator pendente lite generally cannot distribute estate assets without permission of the court.
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