What happens at court date for letters testamentary?
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What happens at court date for letters testamentary?
My bank told me that I need a letter of testamentary in order to transfer my husband’s bank account to myself. We have a Will. I am the executor. The bank will not give me a balance or any other information. I have submitted a form to the LA court for letter of testamentary and have received a court date. What will happen at the court date? I don’t have a lawyer and don’t think I need one since his Will is clear.
Asked on December 20, 2017 under Estate Planning, California
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S.L,. Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 6 years ago | Contributor
The court will issue an order (document) officially designating you as executor (personal representative) of the estate. That court order is called Letters Testamentary.
Letters Testamentary is your official appointment to act for the estate. Once the Letters have been issued, the personal representative is legally entitled and obligated to undertake the management of affairs of the probate estate.
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