Letters of Administration are a legal document issued by a court that grants authority to an individual, known as the administrator, to manage the estate of a deceased person who did not leave a valid will. The administrator is responsible for distributing the assets of the estate among the deceased person’s heirs according to state laws governing inheritance. The administrator […]
What are letters of administration?
Do I Have To Act As An Executor If Named In a Will?
Administering a relative’s will can be a traumatic experience, but it’s not a role you are forced to do, even if you have been appointed to take on the task by the deceased relative in his or her will. There is a process available if you want to withdraw your rights to take on this task. It’s called renunciation and […]