letters testamentary

letters testamentary

noun Law.
an instrument issued by a court or public official authorizing an executor to take control of and dispose of the estate of a deceased person.
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letters testamentary

noun
a legal document from a probate court or court officer informing you of your appointment as executor of a will and empowering you to discharge those responsibilities 
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