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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letters testamentary

If you decline before the court appoints you, you simply do not file a petition for letters testamentary.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 7, 2026

That’s when the bank will ask for those letters testamentary.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 15, 2026

The executor or administrator of your mother’s estate must present court-ordered letters testamentary or letters of administration to access your mother’s accounts.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 15, 2026

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

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 Andrew W. Young