Letters of Administration is a document issued by the court providing that a specific individual has been appointed personal representative (also known as an executor) and grants them authority to act on behalf of a deceased person’s estate. Generally, you are unable to act on behalf of a deceased person’s estate without obtaining this document. Letters of Administration are only issued in a formal probate administration.
Why Do You Need Them?
You may need to obtain Letters of Administration before companies with speak with you regarding the deceased person's estate. Some tasks that may require Letters of Administration include:
Accessing the deceased person's bank accounts
Cancelling utilities
Cancelling subscriptions
Maintaining insurance on property
Filing tax returns
Opening an estate bank account
Transferring assets to the estate's beneficiaries
Do you need a probate attorney?
Provurb is not a law firm and we do not provide legal advice. Information contained in this blog is for the general education and knowledge of our readers. It is not designed to be, and should not be used as, the sole source of information when analyzing and resolving a legal problem, and it should not be substituted for legal advice. Moreover, the laws of each jurisdiction are different and are constantly changing. This information is not intended to create, and receipt of it does not constitute, an attorney-client relationship. If you have specific questions regarding a particular fact situation, we urge you to consult with a probate attorney.