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 did not have a domicile. • The executor or administrator is not authorized to act outside the issuing court’s territorial jurisdiction.

domiciliary letters testamentary. Letters testamentary issued at the place where the testator was domiciled.

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