Comparative law notes
This English noun phrase relates to the document giving rise to the administration of the will or estate.
There are multiple definitions - click on the translation that matches your context.
- Testamentsvollstreckung
- Testamentsvollstreckungszeugnis
letters of administration means:
- letters of administration
- administration of the will
Testamentsvollstreckung means:
Testamentsvollstreckung
Substantiv
partial
letters of administration
Definitions of letters of administration
a formal document given by a court allowing someone to deal with the estate of someone who has died without leaving a will. Letters of administration may also be issued where the person appointed under a will to deal with an estate is unable to act.
An administrator has to apply for letters of administration before they can deal with an estate.