Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Illinois

deceased father's stock certificate

stock certificate in father's name. I sent all necessary papers to etrade,

original stock certificate,

death certificate,affidavit of domicile,stock power and

letter of testimentary. All was notarized.They came back and said I need a ''LEGAL'' letter of testimentary. Everything is on hold.

What exactly do they want or what more do I need?

Thank you very much!!!


Asked on 7/06/06, 11:03 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Jeffrey R. Gottlieb Law Offices of Jeffrey R. Gottlieb, LLC

Re: deceased father's stock certificate

"Letters Testamentary" is a document issued (and stamped) by the county clerk of the court after a probate estate has been opened and an executor/administrator has been apppointed. Also, 3rd parties generally require that they be stamped within the last 60 days..

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Answered on 7/06/06, 11:53 am


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