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letters testamentary

letters testamentary. A probate-court order approving the appointment of an executor under a will and authorizing the executor to administer the estate. Cf. LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION. [Cases: Executors and Administrators 27, 32. C.J.S. Executors and Administrators §§ 79, 95, 102–103.] ancillary letters testamentary. Letters testamentary issued at a place where the testator owned property but […]

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letters

letters. Wills & estates. A court order giving official authority to a fiduciary to conduct appointed tasks. • Examples are letters of administration, letters of conservatorship, letters of guardianship, and letters testamentary. Unif. Probate Code § 1-201(23). See LETTER(2). [Cases: Executors and Administrators 27; Guardian and Ward 16. C.J.S. Executors and Administrators § 79.]

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letter

letter. 1. A written communication that is usu. enclosed in an envelope, sealed, stamped, and delivered (esp., an official written communication) (an opinion letter). 2. (usu. pl.) A written instrument containing or affirming a grant of some power or right (letters testamentary). [Cases: Executors and Administrators 27. C.J.S. Executors and Administrators § 79.] 3. Strict

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