Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Florida
Letters of Administration for the Estate
My father passed away 01/05/2004, his insurance company is requesting Letters of Administration for the estate or Letters Testamentary or Appointment as Affiant. Are these the same as a will, if not what are they? I have searched but cannot find any info on these letters.
Thank you
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: Letters of Administration for the Estate
The Letters he refers to is the appointment by the court of an estate personal representative.
If your father left a will it should be submitted to probate. If he did not, a petition for administration for letters must be submitted to the court. Speak to the court clerk for more information. Good luck.
Re: Letters of Administration for the Estate
Letters of Administration is the document issued by the probate judge (circuit judge) when someone has initiated probate of a decedent's estate. It is issued at the beginning of the probate process after filing of a Petition For Administration (and filing of the will, if any). That filing is done in the county where the decedent resided. Unfortunately, the process almost always requires retaining an attorney to assist you in the process. Fortunately, in some cases there is a simpler and less expensive way to go to probate, called summary probate. If you will call me at the office this week, I will be happy to explain the processes to you - 407-872-1965. Frank Pyle
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