How can I get a testamentary letter without a Will?
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How can I get a testamentary letter without a Will?
Asked on January 25, 2016 under Estate Planning, Pennsylvania
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 8 years ago | Contributor
"Letters Testamentary" are issued by the probate court when there is a Will. When there is no Will, the the court will issue "Letters of Administration" to the administrator (like an executor) who is selected by the court, which legally allows the personal representative to act on behalf of the estate.
For further information, you can contact the clerk of the court; it will be the one in the county in which the deceased was domiciled as of the date of their death.
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