Does a administor of a estate have to divide the estate equally?

The Administrator of the estate MUST distribute the estate according to the laws of intestacy. Their only powers of discretion may lie in devising a fair system of distribution of personal items that cannot be divided equally.

Administrators are under the supervision of the court that made the appointment and must follow the laws of intestacy in making distribution. The Administrator will be held personally responsible if they violate the law. You can check the laws of intestacy of your state at the related question link provided below.