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Letter of Administration: a document issued by the Register of Wills that authorizes a personal representative to administer an estate.
WHEN MUST A WILL BE FILED FOR PROBATE? To be effective, a Will must be filed for probate within five years of the date of the testator's death.
When an individual has not made a Will, or if the Court deems the Will to be invalid, the Estate can be handled through a Petition for No Administration Necessary. This Petition allows for the distribution of the property of the deceased, as agreed upon by all heirs.
If a person dies without a will, a Petition for Letters of Administration may be filed. The petitioner must be a resident of the State and is required by law to acquire a bond that will cover the amount of the estate plus one year's estimated growth plus 10%.
Letter of Administration: a document issued by the Register of Wills that authorizes a personal representative to administer an estate.
To obtain Letters Testamentary or Letters of Administration, the lawyer files a Petition for Grant of Letters Testamentary (if there is a will) or Petition for Grant of Letters of Administration (if there is no will) with the Alabama probate court.
If a person dies without a will, a Petition for Letters of Administration may be filed. The petitioner must be a resident of the State and is required by law to acquire a bond that will cover the amount of the estate plus one year's estimated growth plus 10%.