Letters Testamentary
/ˈlɛtərz ˌtɛstəˈmɛnˌtɛri/
Definitions
- (n.) Official court documents authorizing an executor to administer a deceased person's estate according to the will.
The executor obtained letters testamentary before managing the estate's affairs.
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Commentary
Letters testamentary specifically relate to powers granted to executors under a will, distinct from letters of administration which apply in intestate cases.
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