If a minor is involved in estate settlement, who may the testator appoint to handle affairs?

In the context of estate settlement involving a minor, the appropriate individual the testator can appoint to handle those affairs is a guardian. A guardian is typically designated to care for a minor's personal and financial interests, especially when the estate includes assets that the minor is entitled to receive. The role of the guardian is crucial in ensuring that the minor's needs are met and that their inheritance is managed responsibly until they reach the age of majority or another designated age specified by law.

While other roles like a conservator or executor may be involved in estate administration, they serve different purposes. A conservator is appointed to manage the financial affairs of someone who is unable to do so due to incapacity, and an executor is responsible for executing the will and ensuring that the provisions of the deceased's estate are carried out. However, neither role is specifically focused on the protection and care of minors in the same way that a guardian is. Therefore, the testator’s appointment of a guardian recognizes the specific needs and protections required for minors in the handling of estate affairs.