This document will give you permission to access their finances and assets, and manage them according to state law (Or the Will if there is one). For example, most financial institutions will require you to present a Letter of Administration before granting access to a deceased person’s bank account.

Letters of administration are court documents giving someone permission or authority to administer the estate of someone who died without a will or without naming a proper executor of their...

Letters of Administration is the form that the Judge signs confirming that he has given that person legal authority to represent the estate. Sometimes the bank will require this form before releasing funds.

Complete a Letters (for Probate) form. (Form DE-150) and retain until you receive the Order for Probate in the mail from the Court. If the Order has been entered the judge's signature will be on the last attached page of the Order, then you will be able to submit your Letters to be issued by the court Clerk.

A Letter of Administration is a legal document issued by the court that grants an appointed individual the authority to manage the estate of a deceased person who left no will or whose named executor is unable or unwilling to perform their duties.