Legal blog articles about obtaining letters of administration

Category: Letters of Administration

Letters of Administration is the authorizing document issued by the Register of Wills appointing an estate representative if the deceased person died without a Will. Letters of Administration will be issued after a petition is filed with the Register of Wills. If the deceased person died without a Will, all of the heirs to the estate must sign a document called a “renunciation” deferring to a representative called an Administrator or Administratrix.

Letters Testamentary allows the estate representative to gather all of the deceased’s assets such as personal property, bank accounts and other assets to pay liabilities and make inheritance distribution.

How to Handle Business Interests After a Family Member’s Passing

Mike October 3, 2022 0

My firm has an intense passion for assisting people with an entrepreneurial spirit. I sincerely value and applaud the efforts of those who create and grow small businesses of all types. In the case of a loved one who passed away with a business interest, the business interest often passes through the deceased’s estate. But […]

What is Ancillary Probate?

Mike September 7, 2022 0

A loved one who passes away with money or property leaves behind an “estate” to the surviving family. The process of opening the estate and honoring the loved one’s wishes is called probate. Probate begins by opening the estate and appointing an estate representative. The estate is always opened in the county where the person […]

Keeping an Estate Out of Surcharge Actions

Mike June 27, 2022 0

Many people feel a sense of pride and honor when nominated to serve as an estate executor. For some, the process of administering the estate brings a sense of closure after a painful loss. But serving as an estate executor is a job which should not be taken lightly. The personal representative has potential […]

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