How do I get a new Letters of Testamentary issued?
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How do I get a new Letters of Testamentary issued?
My mother passed away 4 years ago and had a slew of accounts with different institutions, some with me listed as beneficiary, some with no beneficiary. I went through a lawyer to help me with probate for the accounts with no beneficiary, and they helped me to get a Letters of Testamentary issued 2 years ago. I recently discovered four more accounts still under my mother’s name, and they require a renewed Letters of Testamentary. I would like to avoid using a lawyer again, and would like to know if I can have my current Letters renewed, and what process I need to follow to do so.
Asked on August 15, 2012 under Estate Planning, California
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
Generally speaking, you can apply to the court to issue new Letter to you by simply filing a form and paying a fee. But is the estate still open? If it has been closed you have to re-open it. You need help but probably not an attorney. The court clerks can guide you with forms but they can not give you legal advice. Good luck.
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