Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Florida

Re: letter of testimentary

A probate filing by a Florida lawyer

Re: letter of testimentary

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In Florida, we call this Letters of Administration. The Letters are issued by the Court after a probate has been filed and a personal representative is appointed. The Letters authorize the personal representative to act on behalf of the estate. You should contact a probate attorney to work with you in filing the estate.

Scott R. Jay, Esq.

Re: letter of testimentary

You need to go to probate court and a letter to the judge. If you need assistance come see me.

Re: letter of testimentary

In Texas when a will is filed for probate, the court swears in the executor of the estate and issues one or more docuemnts, each called "letters testementary" to the executor. The executor can present one of these documents to prove that he is indeed the executor of the estate and has the power to act in place of the person who died.

In Texas, if there is no will and the estate is being administered by a court, an administrator is appointed and is issued "Letters of Administration" which sereve the same purpose as letters testementary.

In the case of a guardianship, the court issues letters of guardianship.

Hope this helps.