letters testamentary

American  

plural noun

Law.

1. an instrument issued by a court or public official authorizing an executor to take control of and dispose of the estate of a deceased person.

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Example Sentences

In addition to a will, letters testamentary, letters of administration, accounting documents are all accessible to next-of-kin through the Surrogate’s Court.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 4, 2025

Your son would need to provide the bank with a copy of the death certificate, letters testamentary and, in some cases, a tax ID for the estate.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 18, 2025

The executor is then furnished with a copy of the will and with "letters testamentary."

From Studies in Civics by McCleary, J. T. (James Thompson)

When a will has been duly proved and allowed, the court issues letters testamentary to the executor.

From The Government Class Book Designed for the Instruction of Youth in the Principles of Constitutional Government and the Rights and Duties of Citizens. by Young, Andrew W.

What are letters testamentary, and letters of administration?

From The Government Class Book Designed for the Instruction of Youth in the Principles of Constitutional Government and the Rights and Duties of Citizens. by Young, Andrew W.