Letters of administration
Term · Law · MLC-T-LAW-003010
A formal document issued by a probate court appointing an administrator to manage the estate of a deceased person who died without a valid will. This document grants the administrator legal authority to collect assets, pay debts, and distribute the remaining property. The administrator acts as a fiduciary for the estate.
| Identifier | MLC-T-LAW-003010 |
|---|---|
| Field | Law |
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