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 […]

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.]