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what is a letter of appointment of executor?
being in charge of someone's estate is a big responsibility. your letter of appointment of executor helps you avoid some possible complications. hopefully, you knew that you would be the executor. you might have been told that you were being named executor in someone's will but sometimes it comes as a surprise. either way, it's now your responsibility to oversee the estate, make sure that the beneficiaries are taken care of, manage the estate sale, and get all of that paperwork organized. you've got a big job ahead of you, getting your letter of appointment of executor lets everyone else know you're the one that will get it done.
when to use a letter of appointment of executor:
- you've been named executor in someone's will, and they've passed away.
- you need to manage a deceased person's estate, but want formal approval from a court first.
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state of
county of
court
| in the matter of the estate of | case number |
letter of appointment of executor
the state of
probate court of county
i, , probate of the county of , certify exhibit a to be a true copy of the last will and testament of , deceased, admitted to probate by the county probate's court.
2. the last will and testament of , deceased, having been duly admitted to record in said county.
3. i further certify that , of , , the executor named in the will, is duly authorized to undertake the administration of the estate of the testator in accordance with the provisions of the will.
in testimony whereof, i have hereunto affixed my signature as judge of the probate court of and the seal of this office on the ____ day of ___________________, 20___.
| ____________________________________ |
| judge of the probate court |
| (seal) |
oath
i, , residing at , , , , solemnly affirm that i will faithfully perform according to law the duties of executor and that all matters stated in any petition or paper filed with the court by me are true of my knowledge or, if any matters are stated on information and belief, i believe them to be true. i certify under penalty of perjury under law that i know the contents of this affidavit signed by me and that the statements are true and correct.
executed this ___ day of _________________________, 20___.
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certification:
the state of
probate court of county
i, , judge of probate in and for said county and state, hereby certify that the within and foregoing is a true, correct, and complete copy of the letter of appointment of executor issued to , the executor of the will of , deceased, as the same appears of record in my office, and are still in full force and effect.
given under my hand and seal of office, dated this ____ day of __________________, 20____.
| ____________________________________ |
| judge of the probate court |
(seal)
