Ancillary administrator
What does Ancillary administrator mean in American Law?
The definition of Ancillary administrator in the law of the United States, as defined by the lexicographer Arthur Leff in his legal dictionary is:
An administrator appointed to carry out an administration of estate, but in a jurisdiction other than that of the main estate. If, e.g., a person dies domiciled in New York, but owning substantial assets in California, the administration of his estate will take place in New York, but an ancillary administration will be granted and an administrator appointed in California to collect, care for, and dispose of property there.
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