LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION Meaning and
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Letters of administration is a legal document that grants an individual or individuals the legal authority to manage the estate and affairs of a deceased person who did not leave a valid will or appointed an executor. This document is issued by a court of law, typically the probate court, and it confers the power and responsibility to handle and distribute the deceased person's assets and liabilities.
The primary purpose of letters of administration is to establish legal capacity for an individual to act as an administrator of an estate. The administrator is usually a close relative of the deceased, such as a spouse, child, or sibling. However, if there are no suitable relatives or if the court deems it necessary, it may appoint an impartial party to act as the administrator.
The letters of administration outline the specific powers and duties of the administrator, such as locating and assessing the deceased person's assets, paying outstanding debts and taxes, and distributing the remaining estate to the rightful heirs in accordance with the law. The administrator must abide by the court's instructions, and any unsatisfactory or improper handling of the estate may result in legal consequences.
Obtaining letters of administration involves a legal process, which typically requires the submission of a petition to the probate court. This petition should include relevant information about the deceased person, details of their estate, and the qualifications of the proposed administrator. The court will then review the petition and make a determination on whether to grant letters of administration.
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The instrument by which one is authorised to administer the goods and estate of a deceased person.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
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