There are three types of wills: - Attested, Holographic and Nuncupative. The attested will is the most common and is prepared for the testator. - A holographic will is written by the testator himself. - A nuncupative will is the deathbed wishes of the testator, recorded by a witness present at the bedside. All wills must be witnessed.

A person who dies "intestate" dies without a valid will.

An Administrator is an appointee of the court who settles the estate of a deceased who died without leaving a will.